SADC: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in SADC

The SADC vegetable and melon market fell to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in SADC

In value terms, vegetable and melon production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

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

The average vegetable and melon yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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 total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in SADC stood at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in SADC

Vegetable and melon exports shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of vegetables and melons. At the same time, Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Botswana increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest vegetable and melon supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (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. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in SADC

Vegetable and melon imports reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Angola (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Botswana (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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