South Africa - Sugar Cane - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sugar Cane Market Size in South Africa
After two years of decline, the South African sugar cane market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate 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. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Sugar Cane Production in South Africa
In value terms, sugar cane production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.
In 2022, the average yield of sugar cane in South Africa contracted slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sugar cane yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, the total area harvested in terms of sugar cane production in South Africa expanded rapidly to X ha, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the sugar cane harvested area remained at a lower figure.
Sugar Cane Exports
Exports from South Africa
Sugar cane exports from South Africa surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sugar cane exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Lesotho (X tons) was the main destination for sugar cane exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar cane exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lesotho amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).
In value terms, the largest markets for sugar cane exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
The average sugar cane export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Sugar Cane Imports
Imports into South Africa
After three years of decline, purchases abroad of sugar cane decreased by X% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X kg in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.
In value terms, sugar cane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Uganda (X kg) constituted the largest sugar cane supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar cane imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mozambique (X kg), more than tenfold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and India (X% per year).
In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.
From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average sugar cane import price amounted to $X per kg, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per kg. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per kg), while the price for Thailand ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.
From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (X%).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugar cane market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 156 - Sugar cane
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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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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