South Africa: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2024

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African market for peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -5.3% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in South Africa

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20%. Citrus fruit or melons peel production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of peel of citrus fruit or melons exported from South Africa dropped significantly to X tons, shrinking by -90.6% against 2020 figures. In general, exports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 135%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit or melons peel exports from South Africa, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel exports to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zimbabwe stood at +44.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (-14.2% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for peel of citrus fruit or melons exports from South Africa, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Congo, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe amounted to +35.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (-14.9% per year) and Congo (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, citrus fruit or melons peel export price increased by +51.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Swaziland (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of peel of citrus fruit or melons were imported into South Africa; jumping by 25% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 6,592%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 5,904% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit or melons peel supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +99.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+50.6% per year) and Belgium (+20.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peel of citrus fruit or melons to South Africa, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +92.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+6.1% per year) and Germany (+57.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for peel of citrus fruit or melons stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 344%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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