South Africa: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African root and tuber market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in South Africa

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in South Africa contracted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The root and tuber harvested area in South Africa was estimated at X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of roots and tubers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the largest markets for root and tuber exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of roots and tubers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ghana (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Ghana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malawi (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ghana amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Ghana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ghana stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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