South Africa: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in South Africa

The South African market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries declined slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in South Africa

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in South Africa soared to X tons per ha, rising by 28% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in South Africa fell to X ha, with a decrease of -11% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 46% against the previous year. The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported from South Africa; with an increase of 22% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 78%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from South Africa, with a combined 82% share of total exports. Singapore, Spain, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +290.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong SAR, Spain and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +315.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -18.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Saudi Arabia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries imported into South Africa surged to X tons, growing by 109% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,054% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 587% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zimbabwe (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Zimbabwe exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lesotho (X tons), threefold. Zambia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Zimbabwe amounted to +85.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lesotho (+11.0% per year) and Zambia (+2,000.7% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Lesotho ($X) appeared to be the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Zambia, with a CAGR of +3,205.9%, saw 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 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 71%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+57.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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