South Africa: Sugar Cane Market 2024

Sugar Cane Market Size in South Africa

The South African sugar cane market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Sugar cane consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in South Africa

In value terms, sugar cane production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sugar cane in South Africa stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sugar cane yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 sugar cane production in South Africa reached X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the sugar cane harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of sugar cane exported from South Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons) was the main destination for sugar cane exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar cane exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lesotho amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar cane exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a 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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of sugar cane, when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sugar cane imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar cane imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mozambique (X kg), more than tenfold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar cane import price stood at $X per kg in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per kg. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Namibia ($X per kg), while the price for Thailand ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (X%).

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