SADC: Orange Market 2024

Orange Market Size in SADC

The SADC orange market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in SADC

In value terms, orange production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of orange production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, orange production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), with a X% share.

In South Africa, orange production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of oranges in SADC fell modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the orange yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 oranges were harvested in SADC; remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 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 2014 to 2022, the growth of the orange harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Orange Exports

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of oranges, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, orange exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, orange exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe totaled $X per ton.

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

Orange Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, orange imports in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zambia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) was the key importer of oranges in SADC, generating X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest orange importing markets in SADC were Mauritius ($X), Namibia ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 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 South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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