SADC: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in SADC

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the SADC root and tuber market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Root And Tuber Production in SADC

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of root and tuber production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, root and tuber production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

The average root and tuber yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The root and tuber harvested area dropped to X ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in SADC

Root and tuber exports expanded remarkably to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In South Africa, root and tuber exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of root and tuber imports in 2022 were Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. Angola (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest root and tuber importing markets in SADC were Mozambique ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform