South Africa: Triticale Market 2025

Triticale Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the South African triticale market, when its value increased by 3,456% to $X. In general, consumption posted a measured increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Triticale Production in South Africa

In value terms, triticale production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Triticale production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of triticale in South Africa amounted to less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of triticale were harvested in South Africa; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Triticale Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of triticale decreased by -91.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 738% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, triticale exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 780% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for triticale exports from South Africa, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana (X kg), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Namibia stood at +24.6%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for triticale exports from South Africa, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia amounted to +27.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average triticale export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, triticale export price increased by +72.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+366.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Triticale Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of triticale decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 433% against the previous year. 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, triticale imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 230%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main supplier of triticale to South Africa, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +138.5%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of triticale to South Africa, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +180.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average triticale import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+17.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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