SADC: Market for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in SADC

The SADC market for citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in SADC

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 38%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production was Angola (X tons), accounting for 88% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in Angola exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Angola amounted to +8.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (+0.7% per year) and South Africa (+0.4% per year).

The average citrus fruits not elsewhere classified yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 13%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production in SADC fell slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 24%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in SADC

Citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 43% against the year before. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), creating a 6% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+52.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +52.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania increased by +5.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at +4.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, declining by -25.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 21%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-6.9%).

Imports of Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in SADC

In 2022, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports in SADC rose notably to X tons, picking up by 13% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +31.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 41%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Botswana (X tons), distantly followed by Zambia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) represented the largest importers of citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, together comprising 90% of total imports. Swaziland (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zambia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Swaziland and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.9%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of +38.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform