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South Africa: Tea Market Overview 2019

Tea Market Size in South Africa

The revenue of the tea market in South Africa amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, tea consumption continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% year-to-year. South Africa tea consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Tea Production in South Africa

In 2017, the amount of tea produced in South Africa stood at X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, tea production continues to indicate a drastic drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the tea production attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Tea output in South Africa indicated an abrupt reduction, which was largely conditioned by a deep descent of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average tea yield in South Africa stood at X tonne per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, tea yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the tea yield attained its peak figure level of X tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, tea harvested area in South Africa stood at X ha, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, tea harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tea production reached its maximum of X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Tea Exports from South Africa

In 2017, the amount of tea exported from South Africa totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, tea exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the tea exports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, tea exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, the total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. South Africa exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Tea Exports by Country from South Africa

Kenya represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which finished at X% of total exports. China (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (X%) and India (X%). Viet Nam (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes), Uganda (X tonnes), Malawi (X tonnes) and Indonesia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kenya was also the fastest growing in terms of the tea exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Uganda (+X%), India (+X%) and China (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Sri Lanka, Argentina and Viet Nam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malawi (-X%) and Indonesia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (-X%), India (-X%) and Kenya (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest tea markets worldwide were China ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Kenya ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, the United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Argentina, Malawi, Uganda and South Africa, which together accounted for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea Export Prices by Country in South Africa

The tea export price in South Africa stood at $X per tonne in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, tea export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for tea attained their peak level of $X per tonne, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Sri Lanka ($X per tonne), while Argentina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea Imports into South Africa

In 2017, imports of tea into South Africa totaled X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tea imports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, tea imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the tea imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. South Africa imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Tea Imports by Country into South Africa

The imports of the twelve major importers of tea, namely Pakistan, Russia, the UK, the U.S., the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Kenya, Germany, Morocco, Turkey, Poland and Saudi Arabia, represented more than half of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tea markets worldwide were Pakistan ($X), Russia ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Pakistan (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea Import Prices by Country in South Africa

In 2017, the tea import price in South Africa amounted to $X per tonne, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. South Africa import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while Kenya ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Pakistan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform