SADC: Cream Fresh Market 2025

Cream Fresh Market Size in SADC

For the third consecutive year, the SADC cream fresh market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cream Fresh Production in SADC

In value terms, cream fresh production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cream fresh production was South Africa (X tons), accounting for 78% of total volume. Moreover, cream fresh production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Zimbabwe (X tons), fivefold.

In South Africa, cream fresh production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (+10.3% per year) and Botswana (-4.0% per year).

Cream Fresh Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of cream fresh increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cream fresh exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), committing a 14% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+24.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +24.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Zimbabwe increased by +10 percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest cream fresh supplier in SADC, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In South Africa, cream fresh exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-3.3%).

Cream Fresh Imports

Imports in SADC

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of cream fresh decreased by -10.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cream fresh imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) were the largest importers of cream fresh in SADC, together reaching approx. 44% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Botswana (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 45% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of +51.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cream fresh in SADC, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with an 11% share.

In Mauritius, cream fresh imports increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Angola (-3.7% per year) and Mozambique (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform