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The table grape in South Africa

Published on 30/01/2014 - Published by BENOIT-CELEYRETTE Cécilia
FruiTrop n°218 , Page From 78 to 79
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In the world rankings, South Africa is the number 14 table grape producing country, and number 4 of the six main producing countries in the Southern Hemisphere, with a potential of 300 000 tonnes. A large share of production is earmarked for export (80 to 90 %), primarily to the European market (just under 70 % of shipments). Nonetheless, this source has suffered heavily in recent seasons from South American competition, an unfavourable exchange rate and the economic crisis which has slowed down consumption. So it has been refocusing for several years on new outlets, with the support of SATI (South African Table Grape Industry).