South Africa: Mango And Mangosteen Market 2025

Mango And Mangosteen Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African mango and mangosteen market decreased by -0.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a measured increase. Mango and mangosteen consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mango And Mangosteen Production in South Africa

In value terms, mango and mangosteen production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 199% against the previous year. Mango and mangosteen production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas in South Africa declined to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 9.6%. Over the period under review, the average mango and mangosteen yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas production in South Africa rose notably to X ha, increasing by 5.6% compared with the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mango and mangosteen harvested area decreased by -14.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to mango and mangosteen production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mango And Mangosteen Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of mangoes, mangosteens and guavas was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 93% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 140%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) were the main destinations of mango and mangosteen exports from South Africa, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Ghana ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for mango and mangosteen exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ghana, with a CAGR of +33.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 mango and mangosteen export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Ghana (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mango And Mangosteen Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, mango and mangosteen imports into South Africa surged to X tons, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mango and mangosteen imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main suppliers of mango and mangosteen imports to South Africa, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Malawi, Brazil and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +190.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malawi ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the largest mango and mangosteen suppliers to South Africa, together comprising 82% of total imports. Brazil, Swaziland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +100.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average mango and mangosteen import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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