South Africa: Apple Juice Market 2025

Apple Juice Market Size in South Africa

The South African apple juice market contracted to $X in 2021, reducing by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, consumption increased by +29.8% against 2018 indices. Apple juice consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Juice Production in South Africa

In value terms, apple juice production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Apple Juice Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of apple juice (single strength) exported from South Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 16% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple juice exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of apple juice exports from South Africa, with a combined 46% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of +68.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple juice exported from South Africa were Australia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Botswana, with a CAGR of +70.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple juice export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Juice Imports

Imports into South Africa

Apple juice imports into South Africa declined dramatically to X tons in 2021, dropping by -49.5% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 78,157%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple juice imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 117,067% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X kg), the United Arab Emirates (X kg) and the UK (X kg) were the main suppliers of apple juice imports to South Africa, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Germany, the United States, Belgium and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple juice suppliers to South Africa were the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Germany, the United Arab Emirates, India and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +31.7%, 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 average apple juice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 144% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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