South Africa - Rum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Rum Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Rum Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Rum Exports in South Africa
- Rum Imports in South Africa
Rum Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
In July 2023, the average rum export price amounted to $3.6 per litre, increasing by 12% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average export price increased by 108% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $6.0 per litre in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Namibia ($4.9 per litre), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($1.2 per litre) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Rum Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average rum import price stood at $4 per litre in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6.1 per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($9.1 per litre), while the price for France ($2.2 per litre) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jamaica (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Rum Exports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of rum exported from South Africa dropped rapidly to 1.1M litres, with a decrease of -25% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.5M litres, and then fell remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, rum exports reduced to $5.2M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.1M, and then reduced in the following year.
| Export of Rum in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zimbabwe | 1,698 | 1,352 | 1,618 | 1,385 | -6.6% |
| Namibia | 902 | 889 | 652 | 999 | 3.5% |
| Zambia | 600 | 483 | 891 | 816 | 10.8% |
| Malawi | 192 | 291 | 646 | 698 | 53.8% |
| Botswana | 299 | 136 | 118 | 294 | -0.6% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 153 | 82.5 | 100 | 219 | 12.7% |
| Swaziland | 85.0 | 47.1 | 30.1 | 86.0 | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | 372 | 271 | 247 | 52.9 | -47.8% |
| Lesotho | 48.4 | 39.8 | 818 | 35.3 | -10.0% |
| French Polynesia | N/A | 600 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 569 | 336 | 999 | 640 | 4.0% |
| Total | 4,920 | 4,527 | 6,118 | 5,226 | 2.0% |
Top Export Markets for Rum from South Africa in 2022:
- Zimbabwe (401.2K litres)
- Malawi (196.8K litres)
- Zambia (161.4K litres)
- Namibia (119.6K litres)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (55.2K litres)
- Botswana (51.1K litres)
- Swaziland (20.2K litres)
- Mozambique (19.2K litres)
- Lesotho (7.8K litres)
Rum Imports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of rum imported into South Africa rose notably to 1.5M litres, with an increase of 6.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, rum imports surged to $5.8M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +109.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Rum in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 2,412 | 1,463 | 1,685 | 3,629 | 14.6% |
| Canada | 26.2 | 31.8 | 1,154 | 624 | 187.7% |
| Mauritius | 1.9 | 8.7 | 65.0 | 186 | 360.9% |
| United Kingdom | 531 | 512 | 555 | 161 | -32.8% |
| Austria | 3.4 | 39.4 | 156 | 144 | 248.6% |
| Philippines | 134 | 60.6 | 55.9 | 136 | 0.5% |
| Cuba | 216 | 176 | 111 | 99.9 | -22.7% |
| France | 80.2 | 66.7 | 116 | 70.2 | -4.3% |
| Netherlands | 322 | 152 | 161 | 21.3 | -59.6% |
| Others | 588 | 255 | 610 | 723 | 7.1% |
| Total | 4,315 | 2,766 | 4,669 | 5,794 | 10.3% |
Top Suppliers of Rum to South Africa in 2022:
- United States (883.1K litres)
- Canada (283.6K litres)
- United Kingdom (57.0K litres)
- Philippines (34.1K litres)
- France (32.3K litres)
- Cuba (32.0K litres)
- Austria (25.2K litres)
- Mauritius (24.7K litres)
- Netherlands (1.7K litres)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rum market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 11011040 - Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugarcane products (important: excluding alcohol duty)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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