South Africa: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in South Africa

The South African green bean market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in South Africa

In value terms, green bean production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in South Africa reached X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in South Africa rose slightly to X ha, surging by 3.5% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the green bean harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from South Africa

After seven years of decline, shipments abroad of green beans increased by 43% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from South Africa, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +3.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from South Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lesotho stood at -5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (-23.1% per year) and Botswana (-4.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean export price increased by +48.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of green beans were imported into South Africa; dropping by -17.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 606%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 227% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malawi (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to South Africa, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean suppliers to South Africa were Zambia ($X), Kenya ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports. Malawi, Swaziland and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of +30.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 230%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Malawi ($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 (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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