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Apr 30, 2023

Price of Raspberries and Blackberries Drops to $13.4/kg in South Africa

South Africa Raspberry and Blackberry Export Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the raspberry and blackberry price stood at $13,416 per ton, therefore (FOB, South Africa), remained relatively stable against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 99% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $13,757 per ton. From September 2022 to February 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($15,455 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($4,742 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 Botswana (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Raspberry and Blackberry in South Africa (USD per ton)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
United Arab Emirates14,10714,50713,719N/A7,662N/A15,97714,85413,92414,81113,26715,15115,455
Kuwait14,11515,24715,32414,75615,402N/A12,0516,72914,76314,15315,06714,93214,949
Saudi Arabia15,47014,24814,175N/AN/A16,37416,42116,82415,92914,78913,30614,57914,517
Singapore12,98013,96913,98213,722N/AN/A14,35910,2787,7759,2048,73514,02413,774
United Kingdom12,56712,99511,91412,708N/AN/AN/A10,2318,14312,10712,93913,02812,540
Qatar15,905N/AN/AN/AN/A16,5495,8769,62714,30112,78813,56613,81512,344
Botswana2,8714,3282,9973,8464,0053,1573,4332,7272,4942,7433,0743,5344,742
Average12,56713,45912,8769,7996,7816,90813,75711,51311,26912,52512,38313,58813,416

South Africa Raspberry and Blackberry Exports

After six months of growth, overseas shipments of raspberries and blackberries decreased by -63.1% to 147 tons in February 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when exports increased by 417% month-to-month.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports contracted significantly to $2M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 930% m-o-m.

South Africa Raspberry and Blackberry Exports by Country

The UK (51 tons), Kuwait (27 tons) and the United Arab Emirates (24 tons) were the main destinations of raspberry and blackberry exports from South Africa, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Botswana and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +26.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for raspberry and blackberry exported from South Africa were the UK ($638K), Kuwait ($405K) and the United Arab Emirates ($371K), together accounting for 72% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Botswana and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +24.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

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    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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