South Africa: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in South Africa

In 2019, the South African grape market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Production in South Africa

In value terms, grape production contracted slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of grapes in South Africa amounted to X tonnes per ha in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the average grape yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in South Africa rose to X ha, surging by X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2013 to 2019, the growth of the grape harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2019, the amount of grapes exported from South Africa totaled X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape exports dropped slightly to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Canada, China, Norway, Zambia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Finland and Israel, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for grape exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Canada, Hong Kong SAR, China, Norway, Finland, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2019, supplies from abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, grape imports expanded slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Namibia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grape imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt, 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, Egypt saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 2019, 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape consumption in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.5M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), together comprising 37% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to South Africa?

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In value terms, Spain ($7.9M), Egypt ($5.7M) and Namibia ($2.9M) constituted the largest grape suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapes from South Africa?

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In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($240M), the UK ($162M) and Germany ($128M), with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Hong Kong SAR, China, Norway, Finland, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Zambia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What is the average export price for grapes in South Africa?

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In 2019, the average grape export price amounted to $2,473 per tonne, falling by -7.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in South Africa?

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In 2019, the average grape import price amounted to $1,590 per tonne, declining by -17.2% against the previous year.