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Peaches and nectarines market in SADC

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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

The market volume for fresh peaches and nectarines in the SADC region increased from 168.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 196.5 thousand tons in 2023. Growth was steady through 2020, interrupted by a slight contraction in 2021, before a strong rebound in 2022 and a moderate decline in 2023.

Production in 2023 was affected by challenging weather during the 2023/2024 season, including storms, fog, strong winds, and frost in the Western Cape that hampered flowering and fruit set. Simultaneously, the industry structure shifted as nectarine planted area expanded by 2% year-on-year, favored for higher-yielding varieties, while peach hectares contracted by 8-10%.

Consumer demand was bolstered by a growing preference for locally grown, seasonal fruit viewed as fresher and more sustainable. Health and nutrition trends, alongside the expansion of online retail channels, further supported market access and consumption over the period.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 peaches and nectarines in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's production of peaches and nectarines increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 207.7 K t, marking a modest 10.0% rise compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 182.1 K t, which represented the largest decline of 13.6% during the period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	3.7%	10.0%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of peaches and nectarines production in SADC declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 368.4 M $ US, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(2.9%)	(0.5%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peaches and nectarines from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Peaches and nectarines exports from SADC increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments reached 20 976 t, representing a substantial 12.8% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 25.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	2.6%	12.8%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (40.7% of exports in kind), the Netherlands (19.2%), and the United Arab Emirates (17.8%) were the main destinations for SADC's peaches and nectarines exports. Together, these three markets accounted for 77.7% of total export volumes.

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

In 2020, SADC's peaches and nectarines exports amounted to 37 204 K $ US, representing a 2.1% year-over-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 37 923 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 16.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	(3.9%)	2.1%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom (48.3% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (18.3%), and the United Arab Emirates (15.2%) were the main buyers of SADC's peaches and nectarines. These three markets together comprised 81.8% of total export value.

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 peaches and nectarines to SADC

Imports in kind, t

SADC's imports of peaches and nectarines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes totaled 2 209 t, showing a significant 47.8% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 59.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 25.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.8%)	(4.0%)	(47.8%)	(25.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and Portugal were the leading suppliers of peaches and nectarines to SADC, together accounting for 45.1% of total import volumes.

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

SADC's peaches and nectarines import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 873 K $ US, constituting a 34.1% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 38.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 15.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 068 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	(8.4%)	(34.1%)	(15.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Spain (48.4% of imports in value terms), Portugal (3.3%), and the United Kingdom (1.4%) stood out as the main sources for SADC's peaches and nectarines imports. Together, these three markets represented 53.0% of total import value.

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