SADC: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in SADC

The SADC vegetable market declined to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in SADC

In value terms, vegetable production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 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), Tanzania (X tons) and Malawi (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Mozambique, Angola, Madagascar and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in SADC amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in SADC dropped modestly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, vegetable exports in SADC declined to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Namibia (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of vegetables. At the same time, Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) and Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Botswana increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports in SADC

Vegetable imports shrank to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of vegetable imports in 2022 were Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Angola (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. Madagascar (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in SADC were Mozambique ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mauritius ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Angola, Lesotho, Swaziland and Madagascar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Madagascar ($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