SADC: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in SADC

The SADC fruit and berry market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in SADC

In value terms, fruit and berry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Angola, Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average fruit and berry yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area fell slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit and berry exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mozambique (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fruit and berry supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, fruit and berry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($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.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lesotho (X%), Botswana (X%), Zambia (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lesotho emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia and Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Mauritius (X p.p.), Swaziland (X p.p.) and Namibia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, fruit and berry imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform