In 2023, South Africa's table grape imports stood at 7.63 Thousand Metric Tons. The period from 2013 to 2019 saw steady growth with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) ranging from 11.42% to 22.33%. However, from 2020 onwards, the trend shifted, showing declines in table grape imports, culminating in a negative CAGR of -3.25% by 2023. The year-on-year variations over the last two years highlight decreases with -17.53% in 2022 and -4.65% in 2023.
Forecasts predict a continuing downward trend with significant year-on-year decreases. The table grape imports are expected to fall to 3.44 Thousand Metric Tons by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is -12.69%, translating to an overall reduction of 49.28% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include changes in local production capacities, shifts in consumer preferences, global trade dynamics, and potential impacts from climate change. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding the drivers behind these forecasts and potential interventions to stabilize the market.
