South Africa - Food Preparations For Infants - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Baby Food Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Baby Food Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Baby Food Exports in South Africa
- Baby Food Imports in South Africa
Baby Food Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average baby food export price amounted to $5,075 per ton, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, baby food export price increased by +31.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 56%. The export price peaked at $5,277 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($7,710 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($3,644 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Baby Food Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
The average baby food import price stood at $8,222 per ton in July 2023, flattening at the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9,450 per ton. From March 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($15,140 per ton), while the price for Portugal ($5,478 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Baby Food Exports in South Africa
In 2022, baby food exports from South Africa rose slightly to 12K tons, picking up by 2.7% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, baby food exports expanded sharply to $59M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
| Export of Baby Food in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 11.2 | 12.0 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 9.0% |
| Botswana | 5.2 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 17.8% |
| Zambia | 6.1 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 8.5% |
| Namibia | 2.7 | 2.4 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 36.1% |
| Cameroon | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 15.5% |
| Zimbabwe | 1.5 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 21.6% |
| Tanzania | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 85.0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 21.6% |
| Malawi | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.0% |
| Ghana | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 26.0% |
| Swaziland | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 35.7% |
| Burkina Faso | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 21.6% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 17.0% |
| Others | 5.2 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 4.6 | -4.0% |
| Total | 39.6 | 40.8 | 53.9 | 58.6 | 14.0% |
Top Export Markets for Baby Food from South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (2607.3 tons)
- Botswana (1839.9 tons)
- Namibia (1344.7 tons)
- Zambia (1289.6 tons)
- Cameroon (784.8 tons)
- Zimbabwe (646.9 tons)
- Swaziland (417.0 tons)
- Ghana (373.6 tons)
- Cote d'Ivoire (358.4 tons)
- Malawi (276.4 tons)
- Tanzania (241.6 tons)
- Burkina Faso (184.5 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (175.9 tons)
Baby Food Imports in South Africa
In 2022, supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -3.5% to 1.7K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, baby food imports contracted markedly to $12M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%.
| Import of Baby Food in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 6.8 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 4.5 | -12.9% |
| France | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 40.9% |
| Switzerland | 0.2 | N/A | 0.2 | 2.5 | 132.1% |
| Netherlands | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 38.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Namibia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0% |
| Philippines | 0.8 | 1.1 | N/A | N/A | 37.5% |
| Others | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 58.7% |
| Total | 10.7 | 14.5 | 14.7 | 12.3 | 4.8% |
Top Suppliers of Baby Food to South Africa in 2022:
- Germany (484.2 tons)
- France (390.6 tons)
- Switzerland (365.4 tons)
- Ireland (144.1 tons)
- Netherlands (87.1 tons)
- Portugal (70.2 tons)
- Namibia (69.1 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the baby food 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:
- Prodcom 10861070 - Food preparations for infants, p.r.s. (excluding homogenised composite food preparations)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
- 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
- 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
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