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Spinach market in SADC

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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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

Between 2018 and 2020, the fresh spinach market volume in SADC showed significant volatility, rising sharply from 654.8 metric tons to 1 085.1 metric tons in 2019 before contracting to 708.5 metric tons in 2020.

The market recovered to 871.7 metric tons in 2021, a growth supported by shifts in consumer preferences, substitution effects, and per capita income dynamics in key markets like South Africa, which influenced demand patterns. Volume then stabilized around 862–866 metric tons in 2022 and 2023, a period that coincided with the initiation and continuation of the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry by the South African Competition Commission. This regulatory scrutiny, aimed at investigating market barriers and competition issues, likely contributed to the stabilized market conditions by affecting market access and distribution channels.

In 2024, price trends for vegetables including spinach indicated ongoing supply-demand pressures, with prices rising by 11.5% between June and July and by 4.1% in August, reflecting continued market dynamics.

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 spinach in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's spinach production volume declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 686 t, marking a significant 22.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 32.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 890 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 37.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.5%	37.0%	(22.9%)	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Spinach exports from SADC reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1.0 t and peaked in 2018 at 98.7 t, representing a 101-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 91.8 t, reflecting an extraordinary 9 313.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 99.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.5%	(99.0%)	9 313.2%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

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

SADC's spinach exports declined after two years of improvement. In 2020, export value amounted to 241.6 K $ US, representing a 28.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 335.8 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 40.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.5%	40.2%	(28.1%)	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

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 spinach to SADC

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 103.6 t and peaked in 2019 at 196.1 t, showing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imported spinach volumes in SADC decreased to 114.4 t, reflecting a sharp 41.7% year-over-year decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports grew by 89.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	89.2%	(41.7%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, spinach imports to SADC were distributed across numerous markets. Italy accounted for 3.9% of imports in kind, Belgium for 3.4%, and Portugal for 2.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 10.0% of total import flows, indicating a highly diversified supply structure.

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

Spinach imports to SADC declined after two years of increase. In 2020, import value was recorded at 288.1 K $ US, reflecting a sharp 43.2% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 506.9 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 36.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	36.2%	(43.2%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, SADC's spinach import suppliers formed a broad portfolio. Italy contributed 11.7% of imports in value terms, Portugal 5.4%, and Belgium 2.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for only 19.4% of total import value, while numerous other countries held smaller but still significant shares, reflecting a highly diversified sourcing strategy.

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