Zimbabwe: Strawberry Market 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Zimbabwe

The revenue of the strawberry market in Zimbabwe amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, strawberry consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the strawberry market reached its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the strawberry market remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Zimbabwe

In value terms, strawberry production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, strawberry production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, strawberry production attained its peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2018, strawberry production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of strawberries in Zimbabwe totaled X ton per ha in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Zimbabwe amounted to X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the strawberry harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the strawberry harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Zimbabwe

Strawberry exports from Zimbabwe stood at X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, strawberry exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, strawberry exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, strawberry exports reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of strawberry exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Zimbabwe, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from Zimbabwe, comprising X% of total strawberry exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for strawberries reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for strawberries remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Zimbabwe

In 2018, the strawberry imports into Zimbabwe totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, strawberry imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, strawberry imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, strawberry imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, strawberry imports reached their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of strawberry imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of strawberry to Zimbabwe, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to +X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Zimbabwe.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the strawberry import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for strawberries attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform