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Carrots and turnips market in SADC

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in SADC showed notable fluctuations. It started at 476 thousand tons in 2018, jumped to 521 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted over the next two years to 463 thousand tons in 2021. A recovery followed, with the market reaching 484 thousand tons in 2022 and 494 thousand tons in 2023.

Production mirrored this pattern, rising to 525 thousand tons in 2019 before declining and stabilizing at 495 thousand tons in 2023. Imports and exports remained modest throughout, each below 12 thousand tons per year, resulting in a market primarily driven by domestic output.

Approaching 2024, the market environment was marked by the Competition Commission's inquiry into fresh produce competition, which scrutinized price volatility and market concentration. Concurrently, updated pesticide residue regulations and sustained consumer demand for healthy vegetables continued to influence production and market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production carrots and turnips in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's production of carrots and turnips declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 476.8 thousand tons, marking a moderate 9.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 12.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 525.3 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.7%	12.7%	(9.2%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports carrots and turnips from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 10.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's cross-border shipments of carrots and turnips totaled 1,128 tons, representing a 90.4% year-over-year decline. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 11,752 tons, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 512.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.6%	512.5%	(90.4%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner landscape for carrots and turnips was quite diverse. Senegal accounted for 2.6% of exports, Gabon for 2.1%, and Côte d'Ivoire for 1.2%, together representing just 5.9% of total flows. The remaining 94.1% was distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

SADC's carrot and turnip exports declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports stood at 6,743 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 28.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 24.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 8.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9,471 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	4.0%	(28.8%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The market base for carrot and turnip exports in value terms was broad from 2017 to 2020. The Netherlands accounted for 12.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 11.5%, and Senegal for 2.8%, together representing just 26.4% of total flows. The remaining 73.6% was shared by numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports carrots and turnips to SADC

Imports in kind, t

Carrot and turnip imports into SADC declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 6,668 tons, down 10.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 42.9%, with an average annual decline rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(33.7%)	(10.3%)	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Kenya, and China remained the principal suppliers of carrots and turnips to SADC. Portugal accounted for 10.3% of imports, Kenya for 4.4%, and China for 3.1%, together representing 17.7% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of carrots and turnips into SADC declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 4,412 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.0% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 33.9%, with an average annual decline rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(13.6%)	(17.0%)	(12.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of carrot and turnip imports in value terms remained highly diversified. China accounted for 5.7% of imports, Australia for 2.4%, and Portugal for 1.7%, together representing only 9.8% of total flows. The remaining 90.2% was formed by a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io