South Africa - Roots and Tubers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Root And Tuber Market Size in South Africa
In 2022, the South African root and tuber market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Root and tuber consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Root And Tuber Production in South Africa
In value terms, root and tuber production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The average yield of roots and tubers in South Africa shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield attained the maximum 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 roots and tubers were harvested in South Africa; leveling off at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
Root And Tuber Exports
Exports from South Africa
Root and tuber exports from South Africa totaled X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the year before. The total export volume 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 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, root and tuber exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.
Exports by Country
Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from South Africa were Mozambique ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Root And Tuber Imports
Imports into South Africa
For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of roots and tubers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Ghana (X tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Ghana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malawi (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ghana stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).
In value terms, Ghana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ghana amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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- FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes
- FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
- FCL 137 - Yams
- FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)
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- Market volume and value
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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