SADC: Ginger Market 2024

Ginger Market Size in SADC

After two years of growth, the SADC ginger market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw pronounced growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Ginger Production in SADC

In value terms, ginger production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mauritius (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average ginger yield expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. The yield indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, ginger yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. 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 ginger were harvested in SADC; which is down by X% against the year before. The total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, ginger harvested area increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to ginger production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Ginger Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of ginger decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, ginger exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the key exporter of ginger in SADC, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. Malawi (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

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

In South Africa, ginger exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Madagascar ($X per ton), while Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ginger Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of ginger decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ginger imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Seychelles (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Lesotho (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Malawi (X%), Botswana (X%), Namibia (X%), Zambia (X%), Angola (X%) and Seychelles (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lesotho (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Malawi, Madagascar and Namibia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ginger in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Seychelles, with a X% share.

In South Africa, ginger imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Namibia (X% per year) and Seychelles (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Malawi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Seychelles (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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