SADC: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in SADC

The SADC frozen fruits and vegetables market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in SADC

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports in SADC

Frozen fruits and vegetables exports soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) dominates exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Madagascar (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest frozen fruits and vegetables supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, frozen fruits and vegetables exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports in SADC

In 2022, frozen fruits and vegetables imports in SADC contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritius (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Namibia (X%) and Angola (X%). Tanzania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen fruits and vegetables imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola, Namibia and South Africa saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen fruits and vegetables in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform