SADC: Food Sorting Machine Market 2025

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in SADC

The SADC food sorting machine market reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Food Sorting Machine Production in SADC

In value terms, food sorting machine production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, exports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in SADC dropped dramatically to X units, falling by -29.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,054%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 501% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X units, which was near 97% of total exports in 2021. Namibia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit exports, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012 to 2021. Namibia (-19.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+29 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Namibia saw its share reduced by -25.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest food sorting machine supplier in SADC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

In South Africa, food sorting machine exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 4,442% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per unit), while South Africa amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+33.2%).

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X units of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit were imported in SADC; which is down by -15% against 2020. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by +0.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, recording X units, which was near 92% of total imports in 2021. Zimbabwe (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa and Zimbabwe increased by +7.1 and +2.1 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in SADC, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

In South Africa, food sorting machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, food sorting machine import price decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per unit), while South Africa totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform