SADC: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in SADC

In value terms, root and tuber production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of root and tuber production was Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, root and tuber production in Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi (X tons), threefold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Democratic Republic of the Congo, root and tuber production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malawi (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in SADC totaled X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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, the harvested area of roots and tubers in SADC fell modestly to X ha, shrinking by X% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers exported in SADC contracted to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of roots and tubers, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to root and tuber exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania increased by X percentage points.

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

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

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 recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Tanzania 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%).

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Namibia (X tons), distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Angola (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the key importers of roots and tubers, together committing X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Mauritius ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat 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 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 Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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