South Africa: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in South Africa

The South African peach and nectarine market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Production in South Africa

In value terms, peach and nectarine production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of peaches and nectarines in South Africa dropped modestly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 2.3% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then shrank modestly 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.

The peach and nectarine harvested area in South Africa dropped to X ha in 2021, waning by -7.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to peach and nectarine production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +75.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +48.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from South Africa, with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Botswana, Canada, Swaziland and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ireland (with a CAGR of +272.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from South Africa, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+17.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of peaches and nectarines were imported into South Africa; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main peach and nectarine supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +6.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to South Africa, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +6.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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