South Africa: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in South Africa

The South African cherry and sour cherry market soared to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in South Africa

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in South Africa soared to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in South Africa expanded notably to X ha in 2022, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Cambodia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of cherries and sour cherries into South Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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