South Africa - Fruits And Berries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fruit and Berry Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Fruit and Berry Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  2. Fruit and Berry Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  3. Fruit and Berry Exports in South Africa
  4. Fruit and Berry Imports in South Africa

Fruit and Berry Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $897 per ton, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 7.7%. The export price peaked at $937 per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,188 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($530 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 Canada (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit and Berry Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $383 per ton, reducing by -22.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $539 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($1,929 per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($218 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit and Berry Exports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 4.3M tons of fruits and berries were exported from South Africa; rising by 4.7% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports reached $3.8B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Fruit and Berry in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands5917799751,01019.6%
United Kingdom4364875705256.4%
United Arab Emirates17422625926715.3%
Russia14321521621514.6%
China1211131381589.3%
Canada94.812012514314.7%
United States54.996.713812631.9%
Malaysia99.885.31141216.6%
Saudi Arabia11496.5104101-4.0%
Bangladesh74.510110591.27.0%
Hong Kong SAR12399.793.890.1-9.9%
Portugal55.688.876.978.112.0%
Iraq37.950.151.444.15.2%
Others7226898398415.2%
Total2,8423,2483,8053,81210.3%

Top Export Markets for Fruit and Berry from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (945.5K tons)
  2. United Kingdom (442.4K tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (322.8K tons)
  4. Russia (284.1K tons)
  5. China (212.8K tons)
  6. Canada (137.1K tons)
  7. Saudi Arabia (134.3K tons)
  8. Malaysia (132.7K tons)
  9. United States (127.5K tons)
  10. Portugal (123.9K tons)
  11. Bangladesh (121.6K tons)
  12. Hong Kong SAR (99.2K tons)
  13. Iraq (83.2K tons)

Fruit and Berry Imports in South Africa

Fruit and berry imports into South Africa skyrocketed to 269K tons in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports declined modestly to $103M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $107M, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Import of Fruit and Berry in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mozambique32.434.242.344.311.0%
Spain17.617.018.912.3-11.3%
Swaziland6.24.96.19.615.7%
Egypt6.66.55.97.33.4%
Namibia6.05.06.36.63.2%
Zimbabwe3.25.43.73.0-2.1%
Ecuador2.82.62.82.3-6.3%
Seychelles4.52.52.40.2-64.6%
Others19.116.518.217.7-2.5%
Total98.594.61071031.5%

Top Suppliers of Fruit and Berry to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Mozambique (180.9K tons)
  2. Swaziland (43.9K tons)
  3. Zimbabwe (9.3K tons)
  4. Namibia (7.5K tons)
  5. Spain (6.4K tons)
  6. Egypt (4.3K tons)
  7. Ecuador (3.1K tons)
  8. Seychelles (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit and berry 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:

  • FCL 515 - Apples
  • FCL 521 - Pears
  • FCL 523 - Quinces
  • FCL 526 - Apricots
  • FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
  • FCL 536 - Plums
  • FCL 486 - Bananas
  • FCL 489 - Plantains
  • FCL 577 - Dates
  • FCL 569 - Figs
  • FCL 574 - Pineapples
  • FCL 572 - Avocados
  • FCL 571 - Mangoes
  • FCL 490 - Oranges
  • FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
  • FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
  • FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
  • FCL 560 - Grapes
  • FCL 567 - Watermelons
  • FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
  • FCL 600 - Papayas
  • FCL 541 - Stone fruit, fresh nes
  • FCL 542 - Pome fruit nes
  • FCL 549 - Gooseberries
  • FCL 550 - Currants
  • FCL 587 - Persimmons
  • FCL 591 - Cashewapple
  • FCL 603 - Fruit, tropical (fresh) nes
  • FCL 619 - Fruit, fresh nes
  • FCL 558 - Berries nes
  • FCL 547 - Raspberries
  • FCL 552 - Blueberries
  • FCL 554 - Cranberries
  • FCL 544 - Strawberries
  • FCL 530 - Sour cherries
  • FCL 531 - Cherries
  • FCL 592 - Kiwi fruit

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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  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. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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