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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in South Africa

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in South Africa expanded from 8 133 t in 2018 to a peak of 10 962 t in 2020.

A contraction followed from 2021, with volume falling to 7 509 t by 2023. This decline coincided with ongoing production challenges, including a noticeable descent in overall yield, and a mild setback in consumption. The market also saw the emergence of new retail segments, such as pre-cut florets mixed with broccoli.

For 2024 and 2025, key influences include a consumer shift towards health-conscious and plant-based diets, growth in e-commerce distribution, and supply-side pressures from logistical inefficiencies and weather conditions. The global trend towards frozen convenience products is also shaping the market.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 South Africa in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 cauliflowers and broccoli in South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

South Africa's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 13 405 tonnes, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 27.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.4%	2.9%	2.8%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

South Africa's production value for cauliflowers and broccoli has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 9 578 thousand US dollars, down 15.8% from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, production value decreased by 11.6%, averaging a 4.0% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 533 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	(9.3%)	(15.8%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, South Africa exported 3 366 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, a 55.8% increase year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 37.3%, with an average annual rate of 11.1%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 2 160 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	(18.3%)	55.8%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Botswana, Mozambique, and Namibia were the key destinations for South Africa's exports in volume terms. Botswana accounted for 42.0% of exports, Mozambique for 19.9%, and Namibia for 15.9%, together making up 77.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, South Africa's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli were valued at 2 405 thousand US dollars, showing a 27.6% gain over the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 4.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 1 884 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest drop of 28.0%, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 616 thousand US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(28.0%)	27.6%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Botswana, Namibia, and Mozambique were the principal destinations for South Africa's exports in value terms. Botswana represented 41.0% of exports, Namibia 23.8%, and Mozambique 12.9%, jointly accounting for 77.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatility during this period. Imports reached a low in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, South Africa imported 67 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, a significant drop of 20.9% from the previous year. The highest volume was in 2019 at 184 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 210.9%, while the largest decline of 54.3% occurred in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	210.9%	(54.3%)	(20.9%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Kenya, China, and Spain were the leading sources for South Africa's imports in volume terms. Kenya accounted for 63.8% of imports, China for 16.0%, and Spain for 9.1%, together representing 88.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market experienced fluctuations throughout the timeframe. Imports hit a low in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.2-fold variation. In 2021, South Africa's imports were valued at 219 thousand US dollars, down 3.0% from 2020. The highest value was in 2019 at 479 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 119.7%, while the largest decline of 52.8% was recorded in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	119.7%	(52.8%)	(3.0%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Kenya remained the top supplier of cauliflowers and broccoli to South Africa in value terms, accounting for 85.1% of total imports, with the rest distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Africa in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io