South Africa: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in South Africa

The South African vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in South Africa

In value terms, vegetable production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in South Africa stood at X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in South Africa; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed 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. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from South Africa; which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), sixfold. Swaziland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique totaled 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into South Africa; with an increase of X% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Namibia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Nigeria (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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