South Africa: Spinach Market 2024

Spinach Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the South African spinach market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent 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. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Spinach Production in South Africa

In value terms, spinach production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of spinach in South Africa was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of spinach production in South Africa stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Spinach Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of spinach increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spinach exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of spinach exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Mozambique, Botswana, Angola and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for spinach exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mozambique, Botswana, Angola and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($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.

Spinach Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of spinach increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mozambique (X tons) constituted the largest spinach supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from Mozambique exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lesotho (X tons), fivefold. Kenya (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mozambique stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest spinach suppliers to South Africa were Mozambique ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform