Price for Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
- Imports of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
Price for Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
In December 2023, the average export price for vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilleds amounted to $242 per ton, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 when the average export price increased by 18% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $294 per ton in October 2023; however, from November 2023 to December 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Namibia ($371 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($203 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilleds stood at $335 per ton in 2022, declining by -60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 150% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $838 per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($11,638 per ton), while the price for Uganda ($164 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+64.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Exports of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilleds decreased by -5% to 154K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1.5%.
In value terms, exports of vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilleds dropped notably to $32M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year.
| Export of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 14.6 | 12.9 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 0.7% |
| Namibia | 7.3 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 2.2% |
| Swaziland | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 | -8.8% |
| Angola | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 12.3% |
| Botswana | 6.8 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 0.6 | -55.5% |
| Others | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 2.7 | -15.7% |
| Total | 39.5 | 35.9 | 39.0 | 32.3 | -6.5% |
Top Export Markets for Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled from South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (92.1K tons)
- Namibia (26.2K tons)
- Swaziland (13.7K tons)
- Lesotho (9.0K tons)
- Angola (6.4K tons)
- Botswana (2.1K tons)
Imports of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilleds imported into South Africa skyrocketed to 62 tons, growing by 570% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction.
In value terms, imports of vegetables; potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilleds skyrocketed to $21K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Israel | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.2 | 0% |
| Botswana | 4.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Swaziland | 0.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Namibia | 7.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Uganda | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 2.6 | 3.0 | 7.8 | 17.7 | 89.5% |
| Total | 15.1 | 3.0 | 7.8 | 20.9 | 11.4% |
Top Suppliers of Vegetables; Potatoes (Other than Seed), Fresh or Chilled to South Africa in 2022:
- Israel (0.3 tons)
- Uganda (0.1 tons)
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