SADC: Grapefruit Market 2024

Grapefruit Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC grapefruit market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grapefruit Production in SADC

In value terms, grapefruit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest grapefruit producing country in SADC, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Swaziland (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Madagascar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of grapefruits in SADC shrank slightly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the grapefruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of grapefruits were harvested in SADC; stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the grapefruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Grapefruit Exports

Exports in SADC

Grapefruit exports contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, dropping 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 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Swaziland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Swaziland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest grapefruit supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Swaziland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Grapefruit Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of grapefruits increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the major importer of grapefruits, mixing up X% of total imports. Swaziland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mauritius (X%).

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapefruits imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Mauritius (X%) and Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Mauritius increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit importing markets in SADC were Mauritius ($X), South Africa ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while South Africa ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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