South Africa: Persimmon Market Overview 2021

Persimmon Market Size in South Africa

After three years of growth, the South African persimmon market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Persimmon Production in South Africa

In value terms, persimmon production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of persimmons in South Africa was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, approximately equating 2018 figures. Overall, the yield recorded 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 harvested area of persimmons in South Africa amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2019, shipments abroad of persimmons increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports reached $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, 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 persimmon exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest markets for persimmon exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada (+X% per year) 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

In 2019, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne) and Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) and the UK ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into South Africa

Persimmon imports into South Africa was estimated at X kg in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic decline. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for persimmons in the world?

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China (6.4M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of persimmon consumption, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Spain (313K tonnes), more than tenfold. South Korea (311K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of persimmons in the world?

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China (6.5M tonnes) remains the largest persimmon producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (523K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (316K tonnes), with a 3.9% share.

What are the leading importers of persimmons from South Africa?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($2.2M), the UK ($1.2M) and Canada ($392K) appeared to be the largest markets for persimmon exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

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

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The average persimmon export price stood at $1,871 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -5.9% against the previous year.