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Contents:
- Fruit Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Fruit Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Fruit Exports in South Africa
- Fruit Imports in South Africa
Fruit Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average fruit export price stood at $855 per ton in 2022, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $894 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,078 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 Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average fruit import price stood at $369 per ton in 2022, which is down by -24.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $534 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 ($1,889 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($149 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 Exports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from South Africa reached 4.2M tons, increasing by 4.5% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12% 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.
In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $3.6B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.6B, leveling off in the following year.
| Export of Fruit in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Netherlands | 555 | 726 | 904 | 937 | 19.1% |
| United Kingdom | 380 | 429 | 507 | 468 | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | 170 | 215 | 242 | 243 | 12.6% |
| Russia | 143 | 215 | 216 | 215 | 14.6% |
| China | 121 | 113 | 138 | 158 | 9.3% |
| Canada | 94.8 | 120 | 125 | 143 | 14.7% |
| United States | 54.9 | 96.7 | 138 | 126 | 31.9% |
| Malaysia | 97.3 | 81.4 | 111 | 117 | 6.3% |
| Bangladesh | 74.5 | 101 | 105 | 91.2 | 7.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 111 | 92.4 | 99.4 | 91.1 | -6.4% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 122 | 98.0 | 91.3 | 85.5 | -11.2% |
| Portugal | 55.6 | 88.8 | 76.9 | 77.4 | 11.7% |
| Iraq | 37.9 | 50.1 | 51.3 | 44.1 | 5.2% |
| Others | 695 | 668 | 805 | 808 | 5.1% |
| Total | 2,712 | 3,094 | 3,608 | 3,604 | 9.9% |
Top Export Markets for Fruit from South Africa in 2022:
- Netherlands (931.0K tons)
- United Kingdom (433.6K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (319.9K tons)
- Russia (284.0K tons)
- China (212.8K tons)
- Canada (137.1K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (133.3K tons)
- Malaysia (132.3K tons)
- United States (127.5K tons)
- Portugal (123.8K tons)
- Bangladesh (121.6K tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (98.6K tons)
- Iraq (83.2K tons)
Fruit Imports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 267K tons of fruits were imported into South Africa; surging by 25% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $99M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $104M, and then declined in the following year.
| Import of Fruit in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 32.4 | 34.2 | 42.3 | 44.3 | 11.0% |
| Spain | 17.5 | 16.7 | 18.6 | 11.9 | -12.1% |
| Swaziland | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 15.7% |
| Egypt | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 5.4% |
| Namibia | 6.0 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 3.2% |
| Ecuador | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.3 | -6.3% |
| Zimbabwe | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | 4.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.2 | -64.6% |
| Others | 18.2 | 15.5 | 17.8 | 15.8 | -4.6% |
| Total | 94.8 | 89.3 | 104 | 98.7 | 1.4% |
Top Suppliers of Fruit to South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (180.9K tons)
- Swaziland (43.9K tons)
- Zimbabwe (8.6K tons)
- Namibia (7.5K tons)
- Spain (6.3K tons)
- Egypt (3.9K tons)
- Ecuador (3.1K tons)
- Seychelles (0.5K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit 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
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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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
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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
- Yield 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
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 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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