South Africa: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in South Africa

The South African orange market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by -14.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Orange Production in South Africa

In value terms, orange production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oranges in South Africa shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 4.2%. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the orange harvested area in South Africa fell to X ha, waning by -2.7% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17%. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Orange Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of oranges, which increased by less than 0.1% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, orange exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from South Africa, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, orange 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 held by China (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+1.0% per year) and China (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from South Africa, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+20.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Russia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of oranges were imported into South Africa; increasing by 33% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orange to South Africa, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland totaled -8.3%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest orange suppliers to South Africa.

Spain, with a CAGR of +7.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -59.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 306% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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