SADC: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC sorghum market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a notable 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Sorghum Production in SADC

In value terms, sorghum production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of sorghum production was Tanzania (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sorghum production in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Africa (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mozambique (X tons), with an X% share.

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

The average sorghum yield fell modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure 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 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly 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 sorghum were harvested in SADC; remaining stable against 2021. The harvested area 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sorghum production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Sorghum Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, sorghum exports in SADC reached X tons, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) represented the key exporter of sorghum, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Botswana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Botswana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sorghum Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of sorghum imported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Botswana represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Madagascar (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Zimbabwe (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Swaziland (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Madagascar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Madagascar ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Madagascar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Madagascar ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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