South Africa: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the vegetable market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable consumption decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable market attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable market failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in South Africa

In 2017, vegetable production in South Africa stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. South Africa vegetable production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Vegetable output in South Africa indicated a temperate increase, which was largely conditioned by a temperate increase of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Average yield of vegetables in South Africa totaled X ton per ha in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable yield reached their peak level of X ton per ha. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the vegetable yield stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in South Africa; jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. South Africa vegetable harvested area peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Exports from South Africa

In 2017, exports of vegetables from South Africa stood at X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the vegetable exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, vegetable exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. South Africa exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Exports by Country from South Africa

In 2017, the Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the major exporters of vegetables in the world, committing X% of total export. France (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and South Africa, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the vegetable export price in South Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, an increase of X% year-to-year. South Africa export price peaked of $X per ton in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into South Africa

In 2017, the amount of vegetables imported into South Africa stood at X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the vegetable imports attained their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, the total imports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. South Africa imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country into South Africa

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of vegetables, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the vegetable import price in South Africa amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for vegetables reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform