South Africa: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in South Africa

The South African grape market fell to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in South Africa

In value terms, grape production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of grapes in South Africa amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average grape yield remained 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 grapes production in South Africa totaled X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of grapes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, grape exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into South Africa

Grape imports into South Africa expanded notably to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, grape imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of grape imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to South Africa were Spain ($X), Egypt ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 grape import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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