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Chicory market in South Africa

Chicory market in South Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the chicory market volume in South Africa remained stable at around 13 000 to 13 250 tonnes. This stability was underpinned by the key role of Chicory SA in Alexandria, which processes chicory roots from farmers and supplies major beverage companies like Nestlé International and National Brands for blended coffee and chicory drinks. The diversified use of chicory in pet food and breakfast cereals also contributed to steady demand.

From 2020 onwards, the market experienced significant volatility. Volume fell sharply to 10 926 tonnes in 2020, then recovered to 11 971 tonnes in 2021 and stabilized near 12 009 tonnes in 2022. In 2023, however, volume collapsed to 5 662 tonnes, a decrease of over 50% from the previous year.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 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. 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/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
  7. 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/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    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/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
  8. 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. 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 chicory in South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa held the top position globally in chicory production.

Top producers of chicory, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicory, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, South Africa produced 11 984 tonnes of chicory, marking a strong year-over-year increase of 11.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 10 717 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 13 250 tonnes. The most significant decline was observed in 2020, when production fell by 19.1%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year0.8%(19.1%)11.8%(3.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicory from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, South Africa's chicory exports totaled 24.5 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Between 2019 and 2021, exports surged by 1 225 000%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 2 205.3%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, almost all of South Africa's chicory exports in volume terms were directed to Greece, which accounted for 100.0% of total shipments.

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, the value of chicory exports from South Africa reached 130.3 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change compared to the prior year. Between 2019 and 2021, export values increased by 493 030.2%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 1 602.1%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Greece dominated South Africa's chicory export structure in value terms, consistently representing 100.0% 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 chicory to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, South Africa's chicory import volume stood at 12.0 tonnes, a 94.2% decrease from the previous year.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a(94.2%)-
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, chicory imports to South Africa were primarily sourced from India, which accounted for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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

In 2021, South Africa's chicory imports amounted to 7.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 90.6% decline compared to the year before.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/a(90.6%)-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa's import dependence on India was evident, as this market represented 100.0% of total chicory import value.

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

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