South Africa: Orange Market 2024

Orange Market Size in South Africa

The South African orange market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in South Africa

In value terms, orange production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oranges in South Africa stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The orange harvested area in South Africa dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Orange Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of oranges, which increased by less than X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, orange exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of oranges imported into South Africa surged to X tons, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest orange supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland amounted to X%.

In value terms, the largest orange suppliers to South Africa were Spain ($X) and Swaziland ($X).

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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