The commercial production of table grapes in South Africa has seen substantial fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the production stood at 359.92 thousand metric tons, representing a modest 5.86% increase from the previous year. Over the last two years (2021-2023), the overall trend has been a slight increase with a year-on-year variation of 1.43%. The average annual growth rate over the past five years (2018-2023) was 3.83%, indicating moderate growth in table grape production.
From 2024 onwards, forecast data points to a steady increase in production, reaching 387.65 thousand metric tons by 2028. The predicted CAGR of 1.18% over the next five years suggests a stable and moderate growth trajectory, with an overall growth rate of 6.04% during this period.
***Future Trends to Watch:***
• Potential impacts of climate change on grape yields.
• Advances in agricultural technology and practices.
• Market demand fluctuations both domestically and internationally.
