South Africa: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in South Africa

The South African sorghum market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Production in South Africa

In value terms, sorghum production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in South Africa fell to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sorghum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sorghum harvested area in South Africa dropped to X ha in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The sorghum harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of sorghum exported from South Africa soared to X tons, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X tons), fourfold. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Zimbabwe (X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sorghum exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Botswana totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, sorghum imports into South Africa dropped notably to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Botswana (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from Botswana exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malawi (X tons), more than tenfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Botswana totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Australia ($X) and Malawi ($X) constituted the largest sorghum suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Botswana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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