South Africa: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2024

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in South Africa

The South African currant and gooseberry market totaled $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in South Africa

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of currants and gooseberries in South Africa was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The currant and gooseberry harvested area in South Africa was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of currants and gooseberries exported from South Africa shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of currant and gooseberry exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Malawi, Qatar, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for currant and gooseberry exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Qatar, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average currant and gooseberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, currant and gooseberry export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main currant and gooseberry supplier to South Africa, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currants and gooseberries to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Zimbabwe amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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