South Africa: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in South Africa

The South African cabbage market stood at $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in South Africa

In value terms, cabbage production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average cabbage yield in South Africa reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, 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.

The cabbage harvested area in South Africa dropped to X ha in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports declined sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X tons), sixfold. Mozambique (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Lesotho ($X), the UK ($X) and Swaziland ($X) were the largest markets for cabbage exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2023, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports shrank sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Lesotho (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Swaziland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Swaziland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform