SADC: Preserved Tuna Market 2024

Preserved Tuna Market Size in SADC

The SADC preserved tuna market declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Tuna Production in SADC

In value terms, preserved tuna production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Tuna Exports

Exports in SADC

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of tuna (prepared or preserved) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tuna exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mauritius (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. Madagascar (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest preserved tuna supplying countries in SADC were Seychelles ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Madagascar ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($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 export price figures.

Preserved Tuna Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of tuna (prepared or preserved) were imported in SADC; increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tuna imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest importer of tuna (prepared or preserved), generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Mauritius (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved tuna imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mauritius (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Namibia (X%) and Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Mauritius (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tuna (prepared or preserved) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In South Africa, preserved tuna imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

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, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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