South Africa: Canned Vegetable Market 2024

Canned Vegetable Market Size in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African canned vegetable market decreased by -12.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Canned vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Canned Vegetable Production in South Africa

In value terms, canned vegetable production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Canned Vegetable Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of canned vegetables increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of canned vegetable exports from South Africa, together comprising 61% of total exports. Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for canned vegetable exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports. Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of +6.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average canned vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 20%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Swaziland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Vegetable Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of canned vegetables imported into South Africa fell to X tons, shrinking by -10.4% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canned vegetable to South Africa, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, canned vegetable imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.4% per year) and Spain (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned vegetables to South Africa, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.2% per year) and Germany (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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