South Africa: Market for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) 2021

Market Size for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in South Africa

The South African market for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) reduced to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in South Africa

In value terms, production of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Exports from South Africa

Exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) from South Africa declined to X tons in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), twofold. 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 Mozambique stood at +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, Mozambique ($X), Namibia ($X) and Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest markets for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Lesotho, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Botswana, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Imports into South Africa

In 2020, purchases abroad of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) fell dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) suppliers to South Africa were New Zealand ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria and Poland, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Austria (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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