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Article Publishing Date: Jul 29, 2023
The Price of Strawberries Soars by 141% in South Africa, Reaching An Average of $4,838 per Ton
South Africa Strawberry Export Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the strawberry price amounted to $4,838 per ton (FOB, South Africa), rising by 141% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $7,146 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to May 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($9,758 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($800 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Strawberry in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,294 | 8,853 | 8,673 | 7,360 | 6,905 | 7,695 | 8,276 | 8,233 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9,758 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,525 | 9,004 | 8,319 | 6,821 | 6,497 | 7,214 | 7,369 | N/A | 26,360 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8,722 |
| Mauritius | 7,147 | 7,558 | 6,814 | 4,570 | 3,887 | 4,099 | 4,320 | 3,613 | N/A | N/A | 6,522 | 5,576 | 5,726 |
| Qatar | N/A | N/A | 7,977 | 7,363 | 6,885 | 6,691 | 7,685 | 7,126 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,551 |
| Botswana | 4,232 | 3,987 | 3,052 | 2,806 | 2,539 | 2,021 | 1,952 | 2,541 | 2,875 | 3,620 | 3,448 | 2,969 | 3,885 |
| Namibia | 3,210 | 2,472 | 2,313 | 1,930 | 1,888 | 1,540 | 2,272 | 2,575 | 3,245 | 3,021 | 3,036 | 2,023 | 2,588 |
| Mozambique | 1,024 | 1,104 | 1,081 | 916 | 749 | 1,071 | 1,023 | 1,169 | 1,050 | 1,024 | 1,026 | 1,271 | 800 |
| United Kingdom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,283 | 1,737 | N/A |
| Average | 4,316 | 6,727 | 7,146 | 6,424 | 6,209 | 6,757 | 6,674 | 3,860 | 2,502 | 2,063 | 2,101 | 2,010 | 4,838 |
South Africa Strawberry Exports
In May 2023, exports of strawberries from South Africa skyrocketed to 90 tons, rising by 98% compared with the month before. Overall, exports saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 524% month-to-month.
In value terms, strawberry exports skyrocketed to $437K (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 536% m-o-m.
South Africa Strawberry Exports by Country
Mozambique (28 tons), the United Arab Emirates (28 tons) and Namibia (10 tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from South Africa, together accounting for 73% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius and Qatar, which together accounted for a further 20%.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the biggest increases were in Mauritius (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($240K) emerged as the key foreign market for strawberry exports from South Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($47K), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a 6.8% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+4.6% per month) and Botswana (-2.6% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the strawberry 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:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Yield And Growth
Figure 16:
Exports And Growth
Figure 17:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 18:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 19:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 20:
Imports And Growth
Figure 21:
Import Prices
Figure 22:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 37:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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