South Africa - Beer - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Beer Market Size in South Africa
The South African beer market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Beer Production in South Africa
In value terms, beer production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
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Beer Exports
Exports from South Africa
In 2022, exports of beer from South Africa skyrocketed to X litres, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, beer exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
Zambia (X litres), Botswana (X litres) and Lesotho (X litres) were the main destinations of beer exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for beer exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Lesotho ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.
Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average beer export price amounted to $X per litre, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malawi (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Beer Imports
Imports into South Africa
In 2022, approx. X litres of beer were imported into South Africa; which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, beer imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Namibia (X litres) constituted the largest beer supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from Namibia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X litres), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X litres), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Namibia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).
In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beer to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average beer import price stood at $X per litre in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per litre), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the beer market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 51 - Beer of Barley
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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