South Africa: Poppy Seed Market 2024

Poppy Seed Market Size in South Africa

The South African poppy seed market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Poppy seed consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in South Africa

In value terms, poppy seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Poppy seed production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of poppy seed in South Africa stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of poppy seed production in South Africa amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of poppy seed decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X kg) were the main destinations of poppy seed exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Mauritius, Zambia, Swaziland and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Botswana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Botswana was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of poppy seed decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, poppy seed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated prominent 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, poppy seed import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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