South Africa: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in South Africa

The South African berry market declined notably to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in South Africa

In value terms, berry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of berries in South Africa contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average berry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 berries were harvested in South Africa; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, berry harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Berry Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the ninth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of berry exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, Hong Kong SAR, Kuwait, Namibia and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for berry exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Kuwait, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Spain, Namibia and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 berry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of berries were imported into South Africa; growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, berry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) were the main suppliers of berry imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports. Zambia, Ethiopia, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Zambia (with a CAGR of X.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest berry suppliers to South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Zambia, with a CAGR of X.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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