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Prepared mushrooms and truffles 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 for prepared mushrooms and truffles in the SADC region showed steady expansion from 2018 to 2022, with total volume rising from about 8.5 thousand tons to 10.4 thousand tons. This growth of over 20% was underpinned by a strong increase in local production, which more than doubled from 4.5 thousand tons to 7.8 thousand tons by 2023.

During the same period, imports gradually declined from 4.0 thousand tons to 2.7 thousand tons by 2023, reflecting a shift in supply toward domestically produced goods. The market's growth momentum slowed in 2023, with volume stabilizing at 10.5 thousand tons as the rise in production was offset by the continued drop in imports.

Exports played a negligible role in the market balance, with volumes remaining below 100 tons for most years except for a temporary increase above 200 tons in 2021 and 2022. Preliminary trade data for 2024 indicates a recovery in imports to 3.4 thousand tons.

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, t
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 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 prepared mushrooms and truffles in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of prepared mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's production of prepared mushrooms and truffles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 5 886 tonnes, marking an 18.2% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 39.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	10.2%	18.2%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared mushrooms and truffles from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 7 tonnes, then surged to a peak in 2017, with a 61-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 72 tonnes of prepared mushrooms and truffles, which represents a dramatic 872.1% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 98.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.4%)	7.9%	872.1%	(44.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Ghana were the key markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 1.4% of total export flows.

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

The value of exported prepared mushrooms and truffles from SADC has fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 422 thousand US dollars, down 27.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 42.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(20.3%)	(27.3%)	(16.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nigeria was the primary destination for exports in value terms, making up 0.8% of total export flows.

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 prepared mushrooms and truffles to SADC

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared mushrooms and truffles into SADC have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 3 135 tonnes, showing a substantial decrease of 11.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 22.4%, with an average annual drop of 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(10.6%)	(11.4%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, China, the Netherlands, and Portugal were the main sources for imports in kind. China accounted for 49.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 14.9%, and Portugal for 11.8%, together representing 76.1% of total import flows.

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

Foreign supplies of prepared mushrooms and truffles to SADC have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 4 307 thousand US dollars, a 5.6% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports dropped by 23.7%, equating to an annualized decrease of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	(18.3%)	(5.6%)	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Portugal remained the top destinations in the import structure by value. China held 37.2% of imports, the Netherlands 18.8%, and Portugal 13.9%, collectively making up 69.9% of total import flows.

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