South Africa: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in South Africa

The South African market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes totaled $X in 2022, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in South Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from South Africa

Citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from South Africa fell to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -6.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from South Africa, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Swaziland (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-7.4% per year) and Swaziland (+20.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from South Africa, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-6.4% per year) and Botswana (-12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit jams and marmalades export price increased by +9.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 the Netherlands (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into South Africa

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 19% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 120%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.6% per year) and Denmark (+4.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades suppliers to South Africa were Egypt ($X), France ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 71% of total imports. Poland, the UK, Swaziland and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +48.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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