SADC: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in SADC

The SADC fruit market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in SADC

In value terms, fruit production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Angola, Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average fruit yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in SADC; approximately reflecting 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in shipments abroad of fruits, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Mozambique (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest fruit supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fruit Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zambia (X%), Namibia (X%) and Mauritius (X%). The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Lesotho (X%), Botswana (X%), Zambia (X%), Namibia (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lesotho emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mauritius and Swaziland saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fruits in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In South Africa, fruit imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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