South Africa - Chocolate And Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Chocolate Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Chocolate Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  2. Chocolate Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  3. Chocolate Exports in South Africa
  4. Chocolate Imports in South Africa

Chocolate Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average chocolate export price amounted to $5,047 per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous month. Over the period from July 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $5,559 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Botswana ($7,507 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($2,857 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average chocolate import price amounted to $4,226 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous month. Over the period from July 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 13% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $4,297 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to July 2023, 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 Belgium ($4,334 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($2,682 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chocolate Exports in South Africa

Chocolate exports from South Africa surged to 4.9K tons in 2022, growing by 23% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chocolate exports skyrocketed to $21M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Chocolate in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Botswana1.64.27.16.357.9%
Namibia4.24.24.65.610.1%
MalaysiaN/AN/AN/A3.00%
Swaziland1.51.42.22.010.1%
Mozambique0.60.90.90.810.1%
Mauritius0.30.30.70.518.6%
Zambia0.40.20.30.40.0%
Angola0.30.30.20.30.0%
Lesotho0.40.40.30.3-9.1%
Zimbabwe0.20.20.40.314.5%
Others1.00.90.70.9-3.5%
Total10.512.917.320.625.2%

Top Export Markets for Chocolate from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Botswana (1338.9 tons)
  2. Malaysia (1073.5 tons)
  3. Namibia (948.2 tons)
  4. Swaziland (614.8 tons)
  5. Angola (231.0 tons)
  6. Mozambique (147.6 tons)
  7. Zimbabwe (125.8 tons)
  8. Mauritius (98.8 tons)
  9. Lesotho (66.4 tons)
  10. Zambia (61.5 tons)

Chocolate Imports in South Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, which increased by 24% to 5.4K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chocolate imports skyrocketed to $20M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Import of Chocolate in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium10.511.414.414.912.4%
AustraliaN/AN/AN/A1.00%
Singapore1.21.00.80.9-9.1%
BrazilN/AN/AN/A0.80%
Turkey0.1N/A0.10.344.2%
HungaryN/AN/AN/A0.30%
Netherlands0.20.20.20.20.0%
Others1.10.91.21.10.0%
Total13.113.616.819.514.2%

Top Suppliers of Chocolate to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Belgium (3820.1 tons)
  2. Brazil (471.2 tons)
  3. Singapore (286.1 tons)
  4. Australia (250.6 tons)
  5. Turkey (144.3 tons)
  6. Hungary (101.2 tons)
  7. Netherlands (82.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate 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 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of

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  • 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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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