South Africa: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, when its value decreased by -56.4% to $X. In general, consumption faced a precipitous decrease. Non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in South Africa

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified were exported from South Africa; with an increase of 14% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from South Africa, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 44% of total exports. Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France, Iraq, Mozambique, Zambia, Kuwait, Botswana, Kenya and Namibia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +91.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Botswana (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 302%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lesotho (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to South Africa, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from Lesotho exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mozambique (X tons), more than tenfold. Israel (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lesotho stood at +45.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+155.1% per year) and Israel (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to South Africa, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Lesotho stood at +66.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (-11.4% per year) and Mozambique (+165.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lesotho (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform