South Africa: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in South Africa

The South African pears and quinces market fell significantly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in South Africa

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in South Africa stood at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield reached the maximum level 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in South Africa; standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Germany, France and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Russia ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Italy, Germany, Vietnam and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were imported into South Africa; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Senegal (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pears and quinces import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Senegal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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