SADC: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in SADC

The SADC grape market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in SADC

In value terms, grape production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of grape production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. It was followed by Namibia (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in South Africa was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average yield of grapes in SADC stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the grape 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 grapes production in SADC was estimated at X ha, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, grape exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the grapes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Namibia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In South Africa, grape exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%).

Grape Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapes were imported in SADC; with an increase of X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key importer of grapes, generating X% of total imports. Botswana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Zambia (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%). The following importers - Namibia (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to grape imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Lesotho (X%), Zambia (X%) and Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lesotho emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.), Lesotho (X p.p.) and Botswana (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In South Africa, grape 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: Mauritius (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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