Price for Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa
  4. Exports of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa

Price for Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cerealses amounted to $505 per ton, surging by 33% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $843 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($2,256 per ton), while the price for India ($352 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cerealses amounted to $2,196 per ton, rising by 39% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Namibia ($4,448 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($1,480 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa

In 2022, imports of buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cerealses into South Africa dropped to 9.7K tons, reducing by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 11K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cerealses soared to $5.9M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Russia4507521021,43547.2%
India8625435301,40717.7%
Ukraine1,4301,4382,297754-19.2%
Peru5138232965270.9%
Canada2532272542823.7%
RomaniaN/AN/AN/A1950%
Zimbabwe67.0N/A23.617437.5%
Brazil469N/AN/AN/A0%
Others1,0923797201,1732.4%
Total5,1364,1624,2235,9475.0%

Top Suppliers of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Russia (3.5K tons)
  2. Ukraine (1.9K tons)
  3. India (1.7K tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (0.7K tons)
  5. Romania (0.4K tons)
  6. Canada (0.3K tons)
  7. Peru (0.3K tons)

Exports of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cerealses decreased by -25.8% to 2.7K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 6.1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cerealses shrank notably to $3.9M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,4892,5791,9011,6072.6%
MauritaniaN/AN/A29653380.1%
Canada9981,280699409-25.7%
Angola0.132.20.33801460.5%
Netherlands496467499182-28.4%
Botswana1351451701493.3%
Namibia19717016594.2-21.8%
Lesotho20676580.81.9-79.0%
Others5878821,182575-0.7%
Total4,1076,3214,9923,932-1.4%

Top Export Markets for Buckwheat, Millet and Canary Seed; Other Cereals from South Africa in 2022:

  1. United States (1032.5 tons)
  2. Angola (387.9 tons)
  3. Canada (343.9 tons)
  4. Mauritania (246.3 tons)
  5. Netherlands (229.4 tons)
  6. Namibia (136.4 tons)
  7. Botswana (79.6 tons)
  8. Lesotho (5.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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