SADC: Pesticide Market 2024

Pesticide Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC pesticide market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pesticide Production in SADC

In value terms, pesticide production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pesticide Exports

Exports in SADC

Pesticide exports declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pesticide exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pesticides exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest pesticide supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, pesticide exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Pesticide Imports

Imports in SADC

For the third consecutive year, SADC recorded growth in purchases abroad of pesticides, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pesticide imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the largest importer of pesticides in SADC, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (X%), Zambia (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%). Mozambique (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Tanzania (X%), Zambia (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Madagascar (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Angola (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pesticides in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zambia, with an X% share.

In South Africa, pesticide imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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