South Africa: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in South Africa

The South African grape market expanded rapidly to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grape consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Grape Production in South Africa

In value terms, grape production expanded sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The average yield of grapes in South Africa reached X tonnes per ha in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2014 to 2020, 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 2020, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in South Africa reached X ha, stabilizing at 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. from 2013 to 2020, the growth of the grape harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, grape exports from South Africa fell to X tonnes, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2018 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Germany, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, China and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in China, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Malaysia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, China 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 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($X per tonne) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 2020, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of grapes, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2019, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, grape imports dropped to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tonnes), Spain (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 2020, 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, Spain ($X), Egypt ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the largest grape suppliers to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Egypt saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, 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 2020, 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 Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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China (15M tonnes) remains the largest grape consuming country worldwide, accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, grape consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (7.5M tonnes), twofold. The U.S. (6.5M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2020 were China (15M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to South Africa?

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In value terms, the largest grape suppliers to South Africa were Spain ($7.4M), Egypt ($5.6M) and Namibia ($1.6M), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapes from South Africa?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($217M), the UK ($123M) and Canada ($36M) appeared to be the largest markets for grape exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Malaysia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

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

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In 2020, the average grape export price amounted to $1,622 per tonne, declining by -34.4% against the previous year.

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

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In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $1,681 per tonne, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year.