SADC: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in SADC

The SADC durum wheat market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Durum Wheat Production in SADC

In value terms, durum wheat production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest durum wheat producing country in SADC, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, durum wheat production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Zambia (X tons), more than tenfold. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In South Africa, durum wheat production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

The average durum wheat yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in SADC reached X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of durum wheat in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporter of durum wheat, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of durum wheat. At the same time, Swaziland (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mozambique, Swaziland and Mauritius increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Mauritius ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Swaziland, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Swaziland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of durum wheat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, durum wheat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Angola (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) represented the largest importers of durum wheat in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Zimbabwe (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Madagascar (X%). The following importers - Zambia (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported durum wheat in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Angola amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Angola ($X per ton) and Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Malawi ($X per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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