SADC: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in SADC

The SADC sugar cane market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in SADC

In value terms, sugar cane production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of sugar cane production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sugar cane production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Swaziland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Zambia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Swaziland (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

The average sugar cane yield declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the sugar cane yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sugar cane harvested area in SADC reduced modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the sugar cane harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of sugar cane in SADC soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Angola and Tanzania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest sugar cane supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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%).

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar cane were imported in SADC; which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons) was the largest importer of sugar cane, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sugar cane imports into Namibia stood at X%. At the same time, Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Zimbabwe (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Namibia (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Zimbabwe saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest sugar cane importing markets in SADC were Namibia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Botswana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform