SADC: Preserved Tomato Market 2024

Preserved Tomato Market Size in SADC

The SADC preserved tomato market rose markedly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Tomato Production in SADC

In value terms, preserved tomato production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, shipments abroad of preserved tomatoes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the preserved tomatoes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest preserved tomato supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, preserved tomato exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, supplies from abroad of preserved tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Seychelles (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Angola ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Mauritius, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased 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 2023 figures, preserved tomato import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Seychelles ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) and Mauritius ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform