South Africa: Grape Market Overview 2020

Grape Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the grape market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the grape market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Grape Production in South Africa

In value terms, grape production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grape production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of grapes in South Africa stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the grape yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grape yield peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of grapes were harvested in South Africa; flattening at the previous year. In general, the grape harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the grape harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the grape harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of grapes were exported from South Africa; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, grape exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, grape exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, grape exports stood at $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Hong Kong SAR, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Norway and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Hong Kong SAR, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Malaysia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2018, the imports of grapes into South Africa amounted to X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, grape imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, grape imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, grape imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+X% per year) and Namibia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the grape import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Namibia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform