South Africa: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in South Africa

The South African durum wheat market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Production in South Africa

In value terms, durum wheat production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in South Africa reached X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of durum wheat in South Africa shrank modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the durum wheat harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from South Africa

Durum wheat exports from South Africa skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zimbabwe stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of durum wheat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to South Africa, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat suppliers to South Africa were India ($X), Germany ($X) and Greece ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Swaziland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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