South Africa: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in South Africa

The South African fruit market declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in South Africa

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in South Africa contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 fruit harvested area in South Africa contracted modestly to X ha, falling by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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 the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, fruit imports into South Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mozambique (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Mozambique exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X tons), fourfold. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mozambique stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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