South Africa: Canned Mushroom Market 2024

Canned Mushroom Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African canned mushroom market decreased by -1.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Mushroom Production in South Africa

In value terms, canned mushroom production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. Canned mushroom production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Mushroom Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of canned mushrooms increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned mushroom exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of canned mushroom exports from South Africa, with a combined 73% share of total exports. The United States, Botswana, Malawi, Swaziland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Angola and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +58.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for canned mushroom exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), the United States ($X) and Zambia ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +54.8%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average canned mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($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 Botswana (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Mushroom Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of canned mushrooms into South Africa fell to X tons, reducing by -7.3% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned mushroom imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned mushroom imports to South Africa, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned mushrooms to South Africa, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +37.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-14.0% per year) and Poland (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned mushroom import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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