South Africa - Potato Chips - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth African Potato Chip Prices Reach $3,681 per Ton
South Africa Potato Chips Export Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the potato chips price stood at $3,681 per ton (FOB, South Africa), increasing by 3.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 87% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,230 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to February 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($5,285 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($1,678 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
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| Export Price of Potato Chips in South Africa (USD per ton) | |||||||||||||
| Zimbabwe | 3,601 | 3,526 | 3,727 | 3,741 | 4,540 | 4,486 | 5,195 | 4,536 | 4,804 | 4,371 | 5,602 | 5,779 | 5,285 |
| Zambia | 3,544 | 3,917 | 3,633 | 3,225 | 3,570 | 3,417 | 3,732 | 3,494 | 3,394 | 3,217 | 3,139 | 3,818 | 3,902 |
| Namibia | 4,408 | 1,988 | 5,206 | 3,960 | 2,132 | 4,121 | 4,767 | 4,714 | 3,525 | 3,378 | 3,224 | 3,492 | 3,676 |
| Mozambique | 3,474 | 3,563 | 4,721 | 3,648 | 4,131 | 3,263 | 3,700 | 3,862 | 3,166 | 3,791 | 3,931 | 4,712 | 3,588 |
| Botswana | 4,272 | 4,326 | 3,706 | 3,581 | 4,240 | 4,252 | 4,576 | 4,023 | 830 | 3,405 | 4,215 | 2,735 | 3,543 |
| Swaziland | 2,770 | 2,758 | 3,119 | 2,833 | 2,898 | 2,533 | 2,818 | 1,788 | 1,947 | 2,211 | 2,927 | 2,621 | 2,430 |
| Lesotho | 1,282 | 898 | 1,386 | 1,100 | 1,139 | 1,593 | 2,235 | 2,464 | 2,203 | 2,205 | 3,957 | 1,968 | 1,678 |
| Average | 3,650 | 2,953 | 3,928 | 3,345 | 3,427 | 4,115 | 4,230 | 3,801 | 1,839 | 3,435 | 3,893 | 3,546 | 3,681 |
South Africa Potato Chips Exports
In February 2023, approximately 788 tons of potato chips were exported from South Africa; with a decrease of -17.4% compared with January 2023 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 116% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.9K tons. From November 2022 to February 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, potato chips exports reduced to $2.9M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from February 2022 to February 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.4% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, exports decreased by -24.5% against November 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 43% m-o-m.
South Africa Potato Chips Exports by Country
Botswana (196 tons), Zimbabwe (149 tons) and Namibia (109 tons) were the main destinations of potato chips exports from South Africa, together comprising 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 32%.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in Swaziland (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Zimbabwe ($785K), Botswana ($693K) and Namibia ($402K) were the largest markets for potato chips exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of +6.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potato chips 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:
- Prodcom 10311430 - Potatoes prepared or preserved in the form of flour, meal or flakes (excluding frozen, crisps, by vinegar or acetic acid)
- Prodcom 10311460 - Potatoes prepared or preserved, including crisps (excluding frozen, dried, by vinegar or acetic acid, in the form of flour, m eal or flakes)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- 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
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- 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
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- Production Volume 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
- 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
