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View PricingPrice of Dates in South Africa Soars to $2,631 per Ton
South Africa Date Export Price in July 2023
In July 2023, the date price amounted to $2,631 per ton (FOB, South Africa), with an increase of 36% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 127% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $7,143 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($6,688 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana stood at $1,284 per ton.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+12.3%).
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Date in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| France | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,720 | N/A | N/A | 6,688 |
| Botswana | 1,280 | 1,276 | 1,137 | 1,095 | 734 | 486 | 885 | 808 | 972 | 1,171 | 1,093 | 1,211 | 1,284 |
| Average | 7,143 | 3,842 | 2,441 | 2,488 | 1,216 | 1,352 | 1,465 | 3,321 | 3,884 | 4,482 | 4,535 | 1,939 | 2,631 |
South Africa Date Exports
In July 2023, overseas shipments of dates decreased by -19.7% to 825 tons for the first time since April 2023, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 305% against the previous month.
In value terms, date exports expanded remarkably to $2.2M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 374% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.7M. From April 2023 to July 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
South Africa Date Exports by Country
The Netherlands (433 tons) was the main destination for date exports from South Africa, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (128 tons), threefold. Turkey (88 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the UK (+16.3% per month) and Turkey (+306.1% per month).
In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($666K), the UK ($506K) and Turkey ($384K), together comprising 72% of total exports.
Turkey, with a CAGR of +387.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
