South Africa: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African citrus fruit market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in South Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in South Africa shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in South Africa; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of citrus fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Swaziland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Spain ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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