What is the price of asparagus per kilogram/pound in South Africa today?
The retail price range for South Africa asparagus is between US$ 1.93 and US$ 2.89 per kilogram or between US$ 0.87 and US$ 1.31 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of asparagus in South Africa
The retail price range in Rand for asparagus is between ZAR 37.43 and ZAR 56.15 per kilogram or between ZAR 16.98 and ZAR 25.46 per pound(lb) in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Wholesale prices
In 2024, the approximate wholesale price range for South Africa asparagus is between US$ 1.35 and US$ 2.02 per kilogram or between US$ 0.61 and US$ 0.92 per pound(lb).
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South Africa Asparagus Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price per kilogram of Asparagus from South Africa has seen a steady increase over the last five years. In 2017, the price was 2.18 US$ per kg, followed by 1.80 US$ per kg in 2018. In 2019, the price rose to 2.36 US$ per kg and further increased to 2.47 US$ per kg in 2020. The price dropped slightly to 2.28 US$ per kg in 2021, but is still higher than the price in 2017. Based on the data, it is predicted that the export price per kilogram of Asparagus from South Africa will be 2.23 US$ per kg in 2023 and 2.18 US$ per kg in 2024.The asparagus exports from South Africa are classified as:
- Fresh or chilled asparagus (HS code 070920)
- Asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding frozen) (HS code 200560)
South Africa Asparagus Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price per kilogram of Asparagus into South Africa over the last five years has been quite volatile. In 2017, the price was $2.18, followed by a sharp drop to $1.80 in 2018. However, the price rose again in 2019 to $2.36 and further increased to $2.47 in 2020. The price then dropped slightly to $2.28 in 2021 before settling at $1.71 in 2022. Based on this trend, it is likely that the import price per kilogram of Asparagus into South Africa will remain relatively stable in 2023 and 2024, with an estimated price of $1.71 and $1.72 respectively.Export values for South Africa asparagus
The total values in export for asparagus in South Africa were US$ 388, US$ 455, US$ 355 and US$ 349 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
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South Africa asparagus - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
In 2019 South Africa shipped 463,623 tonnes of asparagus. Through 2019 alone, the market for South Africa asparagus (vegetables category) has shrunk, changing by -10.927 per cent compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, asparagus' exports reduced by -6.81% bringing South Africa US$0.35m for the year 2019. South Africa's asparagus exports are classified as:
- Asparagus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding frozen) (HS code 200560)
- Fresh or chilled asparagus (HS code 070920)
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South Africa asparagus export values
In 2019, South Africa shipped asparagus valued at 0.35m USD, a decrease of -1.41% from 2018's total asparagus export of 0.355m USD. The annual reduction in value of South Africa asparagus between 2017 to 2018 was -21.978 per cent.
The yearly variation in the volume of South Africa's asparagus exports between 2017 and 2019 was -6.81 percent when compared to a variation of -10.927% in the growth rate between 2018 and 2019.
Export markets for South Africa asparagus ( in '000$ )
South Africa's best performing export markets for asparagus are Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Swaziland (Eswatini).
South Africa bought 1,705 tonnes of asparagus in 2019.
Production
The production of asparagus in South Africa was 528 tonnes in 2019 and is estimated to change by an average of -18.77%. The country had approximately hectares under asparagus cultivation.