South Africa: Mate Market Overview 2021

Mate Market Size in South Africa

In 2019, the South African mate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Mate consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mate Production in South Africa

In value terms, mate production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of mate in South Africa was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 mate production in South Africa was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at 2018. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from South Africa

Mate exports from South Africa dropped notably to X kg in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate exports contracted significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X kg), Uganda (X kg) and Namibia (X kg) were the main destinations of mate exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for mate exported from South Africa were Zambia ($X), Uganda ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Zambia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Zambia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mate Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2019, purchases abroad of mate increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Germany (X tonnes) was the main mate supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mate import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate consumption in 2019 were Brazil (482K tonnes), Argentina (263K tonnes) and Paraguay (125K tonnes), with a combined 91% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.

What are the largest producers of mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate production in 2019 were Brazil (518K tonnes), Argentina (302K tonnes) and Paraguay (126K tonnes), with a combined 99% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mate to South Africa?

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In value terms, Germany ($95K) constituted the largest supplier of mate to South Africa, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($2.8K), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of mate from South Africa?

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In value terms, the largest markets for mate exported from South Africa were Zambia ($531), Uganda ($477) and Namibia ($358), together comprising 79% of total exports.

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

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The average mate export price stood at $4,595 per tonne in 2019, growing by 65% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average mate import price amounted to $10,678 per tonne, growing by 20% against the previous year.