SADC: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in SADC

The SADC frozen fruits and vegetables market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in SADC

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports in SADC

In 2022, frozen fruits and vegetables exports in SADC soared to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Madagascar (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Mozambique (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest frozen fruits and vegetables supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

In South Africa, frozen fruits and vegetables exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen fruits and vegetables were imported in SADC; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importer of frozen fruits and vegetables in SADC, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Mauritius (X%), Namibia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Angola (X%). Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Botswana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Namibia (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen fruits and vegetables in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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 import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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