South Africa: Frozen Boiled Potatoes Market 2022

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Market Size in South Africa

The South African frozen boiled potatoes market fell slightly to $X in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Production in South Africa

In value terms, frozen boiled potatoes production reduced to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2018 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, exports of frozen boiled potatoes from South Africa contracted rapidly to X tons, falling by -X% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen boiled potatoes exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for frozen boiled potatoes exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen boiled potatoes exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Swaziland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Botswana totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+X% per year) and Swaziland (-X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen boiled potatoes exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+X% per year) and Swaziland (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen boiled potatoes export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Boiled Potatoes Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2020, overseas purchases of frozen boiled potatoes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. from 2011 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen boiled potatoes imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X tons) was the main frozen boiled potatoes supplier to South Africa, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen boiled potatoes to South Africa.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen boiled potatoes import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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