Price for Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa - 2023

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

Price for Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for spices; vanilla, crushed or ground amounted to $25,245 per ton, declining by -35.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $57,579 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($55,055 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($1,945 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 Germany (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for spices; vanilla, crushed or ground stood at $96,716 per ton in 2022, waning by -16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 135%. The import price peaked at $303,085 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($198,571 per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($3,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+256.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of spices; vanilla, crushed or ground, which increased by 7.4% to 54 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.8% 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 +51.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spices; vanilla, crushed or ground exports dropped dramatically to $1.4M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 11%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2M, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Export of Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Sweden1,6381,7131,9151,295-7.5%
Namibia7.97.08.755.191.1%
United Arab Emirates10.69.55.47.1-12.5%
Swaziland6.29.00.63.5-17.4%
AngolaN/AN/A9.6N/A0%
AustraliaN/A17.3N/AN/A0%
Others15.725.043.58.6-18.2%
Total1,6781,7811,9831,370-6.5%

Top Export Markets for Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (28.3 tons)
  2. Sweden (23.5 tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (1.4 tons)
  4. Swaziland (0.4 tons)

Imports of Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of spices; vanilla, crushed or ground decreased by -39.9% to 483 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.6 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spices; vanilla, crushed or ground imports dropped significantly to $47K in 2022. In general, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $458K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uganda34134749.840.7-50.8%
France0.40.110.44.4122.4%
Madagascar56.545.323.01.4-70.8%
GermanyN/A52.3N/AN/A0%
ItalyN/A6.54.9N/A-24.6%
Others11.36.54.30.2-73.9%
Total40945892.546.7-51.5%

Top Suppliers of Spices; Vanilla, Crushed or Ground to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Uganda (398.0 kg)
  2. France (70.0 kg)
  3. Madagascar (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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