South Africa: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in South Africa

The South African market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing reduced slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -21.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in South Africa

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -18.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in South Africa totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were harvested in South Africa; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from South Africa

Exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from South Africa surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 32% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% 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 +89.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Japan (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from South Africa, together comprising 41% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +78.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from South Africa, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to +88.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+25.2% per year) and the United States (-7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the United States (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into South Africa

Imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing into South Africa skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 50% against 2021. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania stood at +127.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.5% per year) and India (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together accounting for 34% of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +93.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -30.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+38.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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