SADC: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in SADC

The SADC fruit and berry market shrank to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in SADC

In value terms, fruit and berry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Angola, Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in SADC stood at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in SADC; almost unchanged from the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries exported in SADC rose to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit and berry exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique 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 increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fruit and berry supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Zambia (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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