South Africa: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in South Africa

The South African carrot and turnip market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in South Africa

In value terms, carrot and turnip production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 427% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in South Africa declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 0.4%. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The carrot and turnip harvested area in South Africa contracted to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of carrots and turnips were exported from South Africa; falling by -4.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 49%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from South Africa, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Gabon, Zimbabwe and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Gabon (with a CAGR of +53.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Swaziland ($X) and Lesotho ($X) constituted the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 35% of total exports. Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Gabon, Zimbabwe and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Gabon, with a CAGR of +46.4%, recorded 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 carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Zambia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of carrots and turnips imported into South Africa surged to X tons, picking up by 112% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 835% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 886%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lesotho (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to South Africa, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from Lesotho exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lesotho totaled +65.1%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to South Africa, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 178% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Lesotho amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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