South Africa - Grapes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa's Grape Export Plummets to $598M in 2023
South Africa Grape Exports
After three years of growth, shipments abroad of grapes decreased by -23.3% to 318K tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at 415K tons in 2022, and then contracted notably in the following year.
In value terms, grape exports contracted remarkably to $598M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $762M in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Grape in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 194 | 214 | 190 | 164 | 208 | 213 | 185 | 217 | 332 | 363 | 271 |
| United Kingdom | 90.9 | 116 | 120 | 113 | 123 | 126 | 124 | 123 | 156 | 160 | 118 |
| Canada | 3.3 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 13.4 | 23.8 | 20.1 | 34.7 | 35.9 | 36.1 | 45.3 | 27.3 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14.0 | 19.7 | 16.4 | 14.6 | 17.4 | 14.8 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 13.3 | 19.2 |
| Germany | 7.5 | 11.6 | 17.5 | 16.5 | 13.4 | 22.6 | 21.4 | 9.4 | 12.4 | 13.3 | 18.9 |
| Vietnam | 3.0 | 4.2 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 12.2 | 10.1 | 14.0 | 19.4 | 17.2 |
| Malaysia | 13.5 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 14.7 | 14.1 | 12.6 | 10.1 | 19.7 | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Hong Kong | 16.3 | 23.8 | 23.3 | 27.4 | 34.2 | 21.1 | 22.7 | 15.0 | 15.2 | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| Others | 98.5 | 89.1 | 87.4 | 73.0 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 113 | 120 | 103 |
| Total | 441 | 497 | 480 | 438 | 541 | 538 | 520 | 522 | 709 | 762 | 598 |
Exports by Country
the Netherlands (148K tons) was the main destination for grape exports from South Africa, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (61K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (13K tons), with a 4.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.5% per year) and Canada (+22.5% per year).
In value terms, the Netherlands ($271M) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from South Africa, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($118M), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+2.7% per year) and Canada (+23.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the grape price stood at $1,879 per ton (FOB, South Africa), increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 20%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,920 per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($3,077 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($1,391 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the grape market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
