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Vegetable puree market in South Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for vegetable puree in South Africa showed considerable variation between 2018 and 2023. It began at 1 744 tons in 2018, fell to a low of 1 053 tons by 2021, then recovered to 1 632 tons in 2022.

This recovery in 2022 was supported by rising consumer demand for plant-based and functional foods, which broadened the appeal of vegetable puree as both an ingredient and a final product. Additionally, the formal introduction of updated grading, packing, and marking regulations for canned vegetables that year helped standardize market access.

The market volume then contracted sharply to 688 tons in 2023. This decline coincided with sustained inflationary pressure, which raised vegetable consumer prices by 13.2%, alongside a continued consumer shift toward purchasing fresh, natural produce over preserved alternatives.

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, 2018-2025
    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. 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. 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Africa by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 vegetable puree in South Africa

In kind, 2018-2021, t

South Africa ranked 10th globally in vegetable puree production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of vegetable puree, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of vegetable puree, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, South Africa produced 2,601 tonnes of vegetable puree, a 26.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 35%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.3%)	9.3%	(26.2%)	(13.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

South Africa's vegetable puree production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 3,899 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 11.8% year-on-year drop. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(8.5%)	(11.8%)	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports vegetable puree from South Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, South Africa exported 1,607 tonnes of vegetable puree, a substantial 17.8% decrease compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 29.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	1.5%	(17.8%)	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Botswana and Lesotho were the dominant export destinations for vegetable puree in volume terms. Botswana accounted for 43.1% of total flows, while Lesotho made up 39.2%, together representing 82.3% of exports. Other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

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

Vegetable puree exports from South Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 2,409 thousand US dollars, down 1.8% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 20.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -7.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.8%)	(15.1%)	(1.8%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for South Africa's vegetable puree exports in value terms were Lesotho, Botswana, and Namibia. Lesotho accounted for 46.6% of exports, Botswana for 32.0%, and Namibia for 6.0%, together representing 84.5% 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 vegetable puree to South Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 59 tonnes, a 9.6-fold increase. In 2021, imports amounted to 59 tonnes, marking an 861.3% rise from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 48.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.7%)	(38.4%)	861.3%	44.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for vegetable puree imports in volume terms were Special Categories, Lesotho, and the United States. Special Categories accounted for 51.3% of imports, Lesotho for 15.4%, and the United States for 14.6%, together representing 81.2% of total flows.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2020 at 9 thousand US dollars and surged to a peak in 2021 at 259 thousand US dollars, a 29-fold increase. In 2021, imports totaled 259 thousand US dollars, a sharp 2,758.0% gain from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 49.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.9%)	(49.8%)	2 758.0%	127.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms was dominated by Special Categories, which accounted for 77.1% of total flows. Other partners held relatively minor shares.

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