Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa
  4. Exports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa

Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground stood at $2,999 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground increased by +7.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum 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 Indonesia ($8,332 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($2,364 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground stood at $3,223 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -26.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $5,037 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Singapore ($8,652 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($1,597 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 Singapore (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 723 tons of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground were imported into South Africa; increasing by 15% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years.

In value terms, imports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground surged to $2.2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam60151578993115.7%
India5047354495804.8%
Philippines224168118153-11.9%
Singapore1371151311513.3%
Sri Lanka116163106113-0.9%
China89.621514195.82.3%
Others1351691441431.9%
Total1,8082,0801,8772,1676.2%

Top Suppliers of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (371.5 tons)
  2. India (156.0 tons)
  3. Singapore (64.0 tons)
  4. Philippines (64.0 tons)
  5. China (34.7 tons)
  6. Sri Lanka (16.1 tons)

Exports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground decreased by -15.6% to 29 tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +27.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 35 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground reduced rapidly to $94K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $152K, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Export of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zimbabwe7.47.624.123.246.4%
Zambia21.412.421.919.5-3.1%
Botswana7.614.714.512.317.4%
AustraliaN/AN/A5.710.991.2%
Namibia6.93.74.25.0-10.2%
Swaziland5.42.74.24.3-7.3%
Lesotho2.211.52.73.617.8%
Kenya1.31.90.12.829.1%
Sweden5.710.92.7N/A-31.2%
United States9.819.357.6N/A142.4%
Others26.226.114.112.5-21.9%
Total93.811115294.20.1%

Top Export Markets for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Zimbabwe (9.6 tons)
  2. Zambia (4.6 tons)
  3. Australia (3.6 tons)
  4. Botswana (2.9 tons)
  5. Namibia (1.8 tons)
  6. Kenya (1.8 tons)
  7. Lesotho (1.4 tons)
  8. Swaziland (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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