South Africa: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2024

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in South Africa

In 2022, the South African preserved and frozen vegetable market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in South Africa

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Preserved and frozen vegetable production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from South Africa

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of vegetables (preserved, frozen) decreased by -8.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +12.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved and frozen vegetable exports from South Africa, together accounting for 86% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Swaziland ($X) were the largest markets for preserved and frozen vegetable exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Botswana, with a CAGR of +21.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) and Swaziland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables (preserved, frozen) were imported into South Africa; which is down by -3.2% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 75%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest preserved and frozen vegetable supplier to South Africa, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-4.7% per year) and India (+16.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to South Africa, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-5.9% per year) and India (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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