South Africa: Cassava Market 2024

Cassava Market Size in South Africa

The South African cassava market fell sharply to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Cassava consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Cassava Production in South Africa

In value terms, cassava production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cassava in South Africa totaled less than X kg per ha in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield saw 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 2023, the cassava harvested area in South Africa was estimated at less than X ha, remaining constant against 2022. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cassava Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, approx. X tons of cassava were exported from South Africa; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cassava exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of cassava exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cassava exported from South Africa were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cassava export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports into South Africa

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of cassava decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cassava imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malawi (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) were the main suppliers of cassava imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cassava import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform