Cereals; Barley, Seed Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Cereals; Barley, Seed Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  2. Cereals; Barley, Seed Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  3. Cereals; Barley, Seed Exports in South Africa
  4. Cereals; Barley, Seed Imports in South Africa

Cereals; Barley, Seed Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cereals; barley, seed export price amounted to $1,072 per ton, which is down by -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,194 per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($1,123 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($246 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 Zambia (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereals; Barley, Seed Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average cereals; barley, seed import price stood at $2,139 per ton in 2022, surging by 47% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($2,383 per ton), while the price for Uganda ($31 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereals; Barley, Seed Exports in South Africa

In 2022, exports of cereals; barley, seeds from South Africa declined notably to 333 tons, falling by -81.6% on the previous year. In general, exports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 92%.

In value terms, cereals; barley, seed exports declined notably to $357K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.2M, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Export of Cereals; Barley, Seed in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zambia24115930633711.8%
Mozambique2.14.013.714.590.4%
Botswana5.90.416.94.7-7.3%
Namibia15.37.23.90.4-70.3%
Kenya28.325.7104N/A91.7%
Uganda1,5376981,717N/A5.7%
Others35.010.63.00.8-71.6%
Total1,8659052,164357-42.4%

Top Export Markets for Cereals; Barley, Seed from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Zambia (300.0 tons)
  2. Mozambique (18.0 tons)
  3. Botswana (12.5 tons)
  4. Namibia (1.8 tons)

Cereals; Barley, Seed Imports in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereals; barley, seeds decreased by -95.9% to 1.5 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 143% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 49 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereals; barley, seed imports dropped remarkably to $3.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $55K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Cereals; Barley, Seed in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France1.77.15.83.122.2%
United States0.91.70.30.1-51.9%
NetherlandsN/AN/AN/A0.10%
UgandaN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Germany1.71.20.4N/A-51.5%
United Kingdom16.221.330.9N/A38.1%
UkraineN/A23.616.9N/A-28.4%
Others0.10.30.5N/A123.6%
Total20.655.354.83.3-45.7%

Top Suppliers of Cereals; Barley, Seed to South Africa in 2022:

  1. France (1283.0 kg)
  2. Netherlands (128.0 kg)
  3. United States (92.0 kg)
  4. Uganda (30.0 kg)
  5. Germany (3.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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