South Africa: Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market 2022

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Market Size in South Africa

In 2020, the South African prepared frozen vegetable market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Production in South Africa

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, overseas shipments of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for prepared frozen vegetable exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared frozen vegetable exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+X% per year) and Mozambique (+X% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Australia ($X) and Botswana ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for prepared frozen vegetable exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Mozambique, Germany, Swaziland and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest growth rate of 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 2020, the average prepared frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Prepared Frozen Vegetable Imports

Imports into South Africa

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (prepared or preserved) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, prepared frozen vegetable imports reduced sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared frozen vegetable imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, India, Italy and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Vietnam ($X) appeared to be the largest prepared frozen vegetable suppliers to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, India (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2020, the average prepared frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, prepared frozen vegetable import price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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