SADC: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in SADC

After two years of growth, the SADC market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in SADC

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Zimbabwe (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritius (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

The average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield soared to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in SADC; which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in SADC

For the ninth year in a row, SADC recorded growth in overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the major exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 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 lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in SADC

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest importer of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, comprising X% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mauritius (X%) and Botswana (X%). Angola (X tons), Seychelles (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (X%), Angola (X%), Namibia (X%), Mozambique (X%), Botswana (X%) and Seychelles (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mauritius emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritius, Namibia and Angola increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with an X% share.

In South Africa, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry 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: Mauritius (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Seychelles ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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