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SADC: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in SADC

In 2021, the SADC persimmon market decreased by -2.9% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in SADC

In value terms, persimmon production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2.9%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of persimmon production, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), eightfold.

In South Africa, persimmon production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of persimmons increased by 1.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the persimmons exports, with a CAGR of -7.9% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest persimmon supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, persimmon exports decreased by an average annual rate of -11.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -16% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 2.6%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -4.0% per year.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, supplies from abroad of persimmons decreased by -19.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Botswana represented the major importer of persimmons in SADC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 71% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), together committing an 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Lesotho (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up 7.5% of total imports.

Botswana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the persimmons imports, with a CAGR of +38.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Namibia (+29.9%), Zimbabwe (+22.3%) and Lesotho (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mauritius (-16.7%) and Angola (-27.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Lesotho increased by +68, +10, +2.4 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported persimmons in SADC, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Botswana amounted to +46.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (-19.4% per year) and Namibia (+31.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -19.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the persimmon market in SADC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 587 - Persimmons

Country coverage:

  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Comoros
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Lesotho
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Seychelles
  • South Africa
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in SADC, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Angola
    • Botswana
    • Comoros
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Lesotho
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mauritius
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Seychelles
    • South Africa
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    21. Yield, 2012–2024
    22. Production, By Country, 2024
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
    25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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