Homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes market in South Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in South Africa stood at 1 059 metric tons in 2018. That year, the Department of Trade and Industry increased the import duty on tomato pastes, purees, and concentrates from 15%, aiming to protect local agro-processing and encourage domestic production of fruit-based products. The market then contracted to 635 metric tons in 2019, before recovering to 806 metric tons in 2020 and reaching 977 metric tons in 2021.

In 2022, market volume declined to 878 metric tons, coinciding with a reported decline in fruit production volume by black growers, which may have constrained raw material supply for processors. By 2023, the market expanded to 1 028 metric tons, supported by continuing consumer preference shifts towards healthier, nutrient-rich foods and increased use of fruit pastes as natural sweeteners.

Production homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa ranked 25th globally in the production volume of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes.

Top producers of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, 2018-2021

World map of production of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, 2018-2021

South Africa's production of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 1 861 tonnes, marking a strong increase of 11.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 386 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 12.4%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 20.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

South Africa's production of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 3 338 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp gain of 33.3% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The minimum value occurred in 2019 at 2 095 thousand US dollars, which recorded the largest decline of 24.4%.

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

Exports homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, South Africa exported 904 tonnes of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes, showing a small gain of 1.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 2.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 1 004 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 13.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 10.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Mozambique, Namibia, and Eswatini were the largest buyers of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes from South Africa. Mozambique accounted for 43.7% of exports in kind, Namibia for 22.3%, and Eswatini for 13.6%, together forming 79.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year contraction, South Africa's exports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes rebounded. In 2021, export value reached 1 621 thousand US dollars, showing a strong improvement of 21.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 4.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 340 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 11.8%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Mozambique, Namibia, and Eswatini remained the key partners for South Africa's exports in value terms. Mozambique held 33.7% of exports, Namibia 25.4%, and Eswatini 13.7%, together accounting for 72.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

South Africa's imports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 20 tonnes, marking an abrupt fall of 28.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 94.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 61.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India remained the dominant source for South Africa's imports in kind, with a share of 89.4% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

South Africa's imports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 35 thousand US dollars, representing a robust decline of 12.5% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 87%, equating to an annualized rate of 49.4%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, India concentrated most of South Africa's imports in value terms, taking 72.4% of total flows, with a fragmented tail of other markets.

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

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