South Africa: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2024

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in South Africa

In 2022, the South African preserved and frozen vegetable market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in South Africa

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of vegetables (preserved, frozen), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved and frozen vegetable exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved and frozen vegetable exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Botswana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Zimbabwe ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) and Swaziland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of vegetables (preserved, frozen) into South Africa declined modestly to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved and frozen vegetable to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were 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

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