South Africa: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African berry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Production in South Africa

In value terms, berry production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average berry yield in South Africa amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The berry 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.

The berry harvested area in South Africa contracted to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to berry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Berry Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the ninth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, berry exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, Hong Kong SAR, Kuwait, Namibia and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Kuwait, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Spain, Namibia and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were imported into South Africa; growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Zambia, Ethiopia, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest berry suppliers to South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Zambia, with a CAGR of X.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 berry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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