SADC: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in SADC

The SADC fruit market dropped to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in SADC

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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 accounting for X% of total production. Angola, Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in SADC stood at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in SADC declined slightly to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported in SADC totaled X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Fruit Imports

Imports in SADC

Fruit imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% against 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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. South Africa (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Swaziland and Namibia saw its share reduced by X%, 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In South Africa, fruit imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: 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, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs 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