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Eden

Executive Summary

This destination sector fact sheet provides key trade and investment related statistics for the Eden district

municipality. Specifically, it shows Eden district’s area, population, employment, trade, investment and tourism

trends with the rest of the world. The key highlights are provided below:

Economy

From 2006 to 2015, the economy of Eden district grew at an average annual growth rate of 4.8%. Eden’s district GDP increased from ZAR22.4m in 2006 to ZAR28.88m in 2015. George local municipality was the largest contributor to GDP in the Eden district between 2006 and 2015,

accounting for 39.97% of total GDP for the district in 2015. The finance, insurance, real estate and business services sector was the largest contributors to Eden’s

GDP in 2015, accounting for 27.81% followed by the wholesale and retail trade, catering and

accommodation sector (18.15%). The food, beverages and tobacco sector was the largest contributor to Eden’s manufacturing sector,

accounting for 30%. Business services was the largest contributor to Eden’s services sector, accounting for 27% in 2015.

Trade

In 2015, total exports from the Eden district was ZAR2.6bn, an increase of 45% from ZAR2.3bn in 2006,

while imports increased by 21%.

The top destination markets for exports from the Eden district in 2015 were the United States (9%), United

Kingdom (7%), Italy (7.6%) and France (5.6%).

The top exports from the Eden district in 2015 were fresh or dried citrus fruit (ZAR672.49m), leather of

other animals (ZAR315.04) and fruits and seeds and fruit spores for sowing (ZAR199.09.m).

Investment

The Eden district attracted three FDI projects in the coal, oil and natural gas sector and consumer sector,

valued at ZAR20.79bn into Mossel Bay and George in the past 16 years.

Tourism

German visitors represented the largest share of overseas visitors to Eden district in 2013, accounting for

34%, followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the Netherlands (8%).

Markets that have experienced the fastest share growth among the top ten in 2013 were France (80%),

United States (35%) and Germany (21%).

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1. Area

The Eden district is one of six districts located in the Western Cape and it is located in the south-east of the

province. The district has a total area of 23,331km2 with a population of 595 547 people. The inhabitants are

predominantly Afrikaans-speaking, with 75.6% of the population speaking the language, followed by Xhosa (17.3%)

and English (6.2%). The largest ethnic group in the district are Coloured people (55.78%), followed by Africans

(24.40%) and White people (19.74%). The district is comprised of seven municipalities namely; Kannaland,

Hessequa, Mossel Bay, George, Oudtshoorn, Bitou and Knysna.

2. General Information

EDEN DISTRICT KEY INDICATORS

Executive Mayor Councillor Vernatt Ivan van der Westhuizen

Population (2015) 595 547

Population Density 25/Km2

Total Area 23,331 km2

GDP (2015) ZAR29.6bn

GDP Growth (2015) 0.91%

Unemployment (2013) 21%

Ethnic groups (2015) Coloured (55.78%), Black (24.40%) White

(19.74%) and Indian and Asian (0.08%)

Languages Afrikaans (75.6%); Xhosa (17.3%); English

(6.2%)

Literacy Rate 77.07%

Gini Coefficient, 2010 0.58

Human Development Index (HDI), 2010 0.69

Source: Quantec, 2016; Western Cape Provincial Treasury, 2012

2.1 Demographics

With a population of 595 547 in 2015, the Eden municipal area was the fifth most populous district municipality in

the Western Cape, accounting for 10% of the Western Cape’s population. Eden’s population is estimated to have

grown by an annual average growth rate of 1.6% between 2006 and 2015.

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Source: Quantec, 2016

The table below shows Eden district’s population breakdown by different ethnic groups. In 2015, the Coloureds

represented the largest ethnic group, accounting for 56%, followed by the Africans (24%) and Whites accounting

for 20%.

EDEN’S POPULATION BREAKDOWN BY GROUP (2013-2015)

GROUP 2013 2014 2015 %

SHARE, 2015

% CHANGE, 2013-2015

Coloured 323703 327939 332167 55.78% 2.61%

Black African 136394 140812 145343 24.40% 6.56%

White 116722 117110 117565 19.74% 0.72%

Indian or Asian 445 455 472 0.08% 6.07%

TOTAL 577264 586316 595547 100% 3.99%


The histogram below shows the age and gender breakdown of the population of the Eden district. As is shown in

the graph, the largest percentage of the population are below 35 years of age group indicating that the majority of

the population is still young.

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Population 517 128 526 708 534 868 543 108 551 374 559 684 568 424 577 264 586 316 595 547

Growth 1.52% 1.85% 1.55% 1.54% 1.52% 1.51% 1.56% 1.56% 1.57% 1.57%

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Within the Eden district, the George local municipality recorded the highest population over the period 2006 to

2015. This local municipality recorded a population of 199 137, followed by the Oudstoorn and Mossel Bay local

municipalities with 101 618 and 92 557 people.


Eden’s educational output has been steadily increasing from 2011 to 2015. The number of students with

postgraduate degrees increased by an average annual growth rate of 1.1% from 2011 to 2015 while the number

of students that obtained a bachelor’s degree also increased by 1% during the same period.

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EDEN POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE & GENDER, 2015

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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

George 170 226 174 128 177 702 181 041 184 176 187 261 190 141 193 051 196 054 199 137

Oudtshoorn 91 758 93 085 93 674 94 441 95 411 96 382 97 651 98 964 100 296 101 618

Mossel Bay 81 714 82 431 83 256 84 248 85 367 86 535 88 018 89 481 91 009 92 557

Knysna 62 724 63 807 65 032 66 272 67 471 68 712 69 977 71 240 72 533 73 849

Hessequa 49 872 50 935 51 577 52 238 52 899 53 547 54 278 55 007 55 744 56 515

Bitou 36 227 37 626 39 060 40 289 41 333 42 376 43 164 43 985 44 802 45 645

Kannaland 24 607 24 696 24 567 24 579 24 717 24 871 25 195 25 536 25 878 26 226

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2.2 Employment

The table below provides a snapshot of indicators for employment in the Eden district in 2015. The unemployment

rate at this time was 21%, with 181 699 people employed from a working age population of 336 973 people.

EMPLOYMENT INDICATORS EDEN, 2015

Population aged 15-64 years (2015) 396 299

Labour force participation rate 68

Employed (2015) 224 012

Unemployed 48 616

Not economically active 106 658

Unemployment rate 21


Eden’s wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation sector was the largest employer with 86,695

people, followed by finance, insurance, real estate and business services employing 62,874 and community, social

and personal services employing 52,093 people.

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LEVEL OF EDUCATION IN EDEN, 2011-2015

No schooling Grade 1-7 Grade 8-11

Matric Certificate with Grade 12 Diploma with Grade 12

Bachelors Degree Postgraduate Degree Other/Unspecific

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3. Economic Overview

3.1 Economic Performance

The key economic sectors in the Eden district are:

Agriculture and fishing - the district is an ideal location for various agricultural and niche activities

because of its topographical and climatic diversity. Agricultural activities include dairy, fruit, vegetable and

sheep products, as well as unique products like ostriches, forestry products, aloe, hops and essential oils.

Manufacturing – agro-processing and forestry form a large part of the manufacturing base and are

supported by niche industries.

Construction – the construction industry is well–supported by the tourism investments which have

continued to increase. The upgrading of facilities have also contributed to the growth of this sector.

From 2006 to 2015, the economy of Eden district grew by an average annual growth rate of 3.19%. Economic

growth in the Eden region reached particularly high levels in 2007, with growth rates of 6.49%. Growth declined in

2009, particularly affected by the 2009 economic crisis.


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EMPLOYMENT IN EDEN SECTORS,2015

Formal Highly Skilled Formal Semi-skilled Formal Low skilled Formal Semi skilled Informal

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

GDP 22 388 23 841 24 984 24 885 25 385 26 337 27 139 27 883 28 585 28 879

Growth 5.95% 6.49% 4.79% -0.40% 2.01% 3.75% 3.05% 2.74% 2.52% 1.03%

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George Local Municipality was the largest contributor to GDP in the Eden district in this period, accounting for 41%

of total GDP for the district followed by Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn accounting for 17% and 13% respectively.


The finance, insurance, real estate and business services sector was the largest contributor to Eden’s GDP in

2015, accounting for 29.04%, followed by wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation sector at 17.07%

and manufacturing sector at 13.96%.

SECTOR BREAKDOWN OF GDP, 2011-2015

SECTOR DESCRIPTION VALUE

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Finance, insurance, real estate and business services

7253.256 7546.57 7831.781 8101.567 8385.89 29.04%

Wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation

4500.516 4678.079 4789.266 4865.834 4930.153 17.07%

Manufacturing 3859.471 3965.841 4026.102 4038.819 4030.147 13.96%

Transport, storage and communication 2478.837 2555.438 2640.749 2742.459 2822.272 9.77%

General government 2582.63 2644.002 2729.289 2780.286 2776.041 9.61%


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Agriculture, forestry and fishing 1766.111 1780.5 1802.827 1919.848 1810.793 6.27%

Construction 1366.979 1394.83 1447.881 1497.206 1481.292 5.13%

Electricity, gas and water 620.422 618.16 612.502 605.188 599.162 2.07%

Mining and quarrying 86.343 87.161 89.766 96.015 96.104 0.33%

TOTAL 26 337 27 139 27 883 28 585 28 879 100.00%


The top manufacturing activities in the Eden district are wood, paper, printing and publishing, furniture, food and

beverages, and petroleum and chemical products.

The figure below shows the contribution share of Eden’s manufacturing sub-sectors to the district’s GDP for 2015.

The figure shows that:

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

George 8 119 8 660 9 284 9 755 9 721 9 985 10 410 10 763 11 090 11 381 11 543

Mossel Bay 3 807 4 034 4 272 4 416 4 396 4 489 4 677 4 823 4 940 5 015 5 055

Oudtshoorn 2 666 2 815 2 997 3 156 3 124 3 184 3 296 3 392 3 489 3 579 3 596

Knysna 2 554 2 684 2 832 2 926 2 919 2 941 3 013 3 077 3 135 3 203 3 228

Hessequa 1 855 1 944 2 065 2 205 2 197 2 225 2 303 2 370 2 442 2 514 2 529

Bitou 1 535 1 633 1 740 1 817 1 823 1 847 1 907 1 964 2 017 2 087 2 115

Kannaland 595 618 651 709 705 713 731 750 771 805 813

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The food and beverages and tobacco was the largest contributor to Eden’s manufacturing sector

accounting for 28%, followed by

Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and plastic accounting for 20%, and

Wood, paper, publishing and printing accounting and metal products, machinery and equipment

accounting for 12%.


The figure below shows the contribution share of Eden’s services sub-sectors to the district’s GDP for 2015.

The figure shows that:

Business services was the largest contributor to Eden’s services sector, accounting for 29% followed by;

Wholesale and retail trade accounting for 21%; and.

General Government accounting for 13%.


Food, beverages and tobacco

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leather goods4%

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watches and clocks1%

Transport equipment6%

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MANUFACTURING SECTOR BREAKDOWN FOR EDEN DISTRICT, 2015

Business services 29%

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SERVICES SECTOR BREAKDOWN, 2015

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The fastest growing sector in Eden district in 2015 was radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks sector grew by

7.23%, followed by the communications sector (5.2%) and finance and insurance sector (4.1%). From 2011 to

2015, the electrical machinery and apparatus sector was the fastest growing sector growing at 7.5%.


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Transport and storage

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Construction

Food, beverages and tobacco

Communication

Petroleum products, chemicals, rubber and plastic


Metals, metal products, machinery and equipment

Wood and paper; publishing and printing

Transport equipment

Other non-metal mineral products

Textiles, clothing and leather goods

Mining and quarrying

Electrical machinery and apparatus

Radio, TV, instruments, watches and clocks

EDEN DISTRICT SECTOR GROWTH PERFORMANCE, 2011-2015

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4. Trade

In 2015, total exports from the Eden district were worth ZAR2.6bn, an increase of 12.7% from ZAR1.2bn in 2014,

while imports increased by 18.2%. Over the 10 year period the district has maintained a positive trade balance

throughout the years, 2006 to 2015.


The top destination markets for exports from the Eden district in 2015 were the United States (8.7%), the United

Kingdom (7.0%), France (6.7%) and Namibia (6.3%). The top source markets in terms of growth were China (60.5%

growth), Mexico (39.5%) and the France (23%).

The Eden district exported 1.6% of the Western Cape’s total exports in 2015.

TOP 10 EXPORT MARKETS FOR THE EDEN DISTRICT, 2015

RANK COUNTRY VALUE

2015 (ZARm)

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2015

1 United States 229.09 0.55% 8.72%

2 United Kingdom

184.60 14.09% 7.02%

3 France 175.45 39.11% 6.68%

4 Namibia 165.14 27.13% 6.28%

5 Netherlands 149.98 -0.64% 5.71%

6 Italy 131.38 -6.11% 5.00%

7 Mexico 121.72 39.52% 4.63%

8 Saudi Arabia 105.47 8.71% 4.01%

9 China 98.89 60.46% 3.76%

10 Mozambique 87.51 5.99% 3.33%

TOTAL EXPORTS 2 628.17 188.80% 100.00%


The top source markets for imports, in terms of percentage share imported, in 2015 were China (16.3%) share, Germany

(11.8%), United States (8.9%) and the Namibia (7.6%). The top source markets in terms of growth in 2015 were

Netherlands (160.10%), United Kingdom (85.9%) and the United States (23.2%).

The Eden district imported 0.7% of the Western Cape’s total imports in 2015.

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TOP 10 IMPORT MARKETS FOR THE EDEN DISTRICT, 2015

RANK COUNTRY VALUE

2015 (ZARm)

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% SHARE OF WC 2015

1 China 219.59 22.98% 16.34%

2 Germany 158.15 18.25% 11.77%

3 United States 120.10 23.22% 8.94%

4 Namibia 107.06 3.25% 7.97%

5 Australia 85.04 25.80% 6.33%

6 Netherlands 79.79 160.10% 5.94%

7 Italy 55.45 19.27% 4.13%

8 Lesotho 51.54 15.35% 3.84%

9 Brazil 36.18 -15.59% 2.69%

10 United Kingdom

35.07 85.94% 2.61%

TOTAL IMPORTS 1 343.71 358.58% 100.00%


The top 5 traded products for the top 5 export markets for the Eden district are shown below:

United States

Seed, fruit and spores, for sowing (ZAR35m)

Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, paint pads (ZAR10m)

Bird skins, feathers (ZAR10m)

Feathers, down, skins (ZAR7m)

Yachts, pleasure, sports vessels, rowing boats, canoes (ZAR5m)

Netherlands

Seed, fruit and spores, for sowing (ZAR24m)

Citrus fruit (ZAR22m)

Meat, edible meat offal (ZAR15m)

Fruit and vegetable juices (ZAR6m)

Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal and blood (ZAR5m) Italy

Goat or kid skin leather, without hair (ZAR50m)

Seed, fruit and spores (ZAR4m)


Citrus fruit (ZAR0.5m)

Vegetable saps, pectin, agar-agar (ZAR0.5m)

Belgium

Prepared or preserved meat, meat offal and blood (ZAR36m)

Meat, edible meat offal (ZAR3m)

Citrus fruit (ZAR2m)

Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, paint pads (ZAR1m)

Grape wines (ZAR0.6m)

Republic of Korea

Seed, fruit and spores (ZAR21m)

Composition leather, in slabs, sheets or strips (ZAR16m)

Goat or kid skin leather, without hair (ZAR2m)


Wood sawn, chipped lengthwise (ZAR1m)

The top exports from the Eden district in 2015 was citrus fruit (ZAR672), leather of other animals (ZAR315) and seeds,

fruit and spores citrus fruit (ZAR199). The top exports in terms of growth in 2015 was other meat and edible meat offal,

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fresh, chilled or frozen (667.79% growth), prepared or preserved meat, meat offal and blood (80%) and Tanned or crust

hides and skins (140%).

The top imports to the Eden district in 2015 was cheese and curd (ZAR106m); Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets

(ZAR100m) and Seeds, fruit and spores (ZAR73m).

The products with the largest terms of growth percentage was Polymers of ethylene (267%), Unmanufactured tobacco

(89%), and Cheese and curd (66%).

TOP 10 EXPORT PRODUCTS FROM THE EDEN DISTRICT, 2015 TOP 10 IMPORT PRODUCTS TO THE EDEN DISTRICT, 2015

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2015 (ZARm)

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1 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried 672.49 1.07% 25.59% 1 Cheese and curd

105.92 66.13% 7.88%

2 Leather of other animals 315.04 -13.10% 11.99% 2 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets

100.42 9.34% 7.47%

3 Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing

199.09 7.68% 7.58% 3 Seeds, fruit and spores

73.02 -9.92% 5.43%

4 Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen

155.02 667.79% 5.90% 4

Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting

44.32 -11.19% 3.30%

5 Tanned or crust hides and skins

140.12 41.23% 5.33% 5 T-shirts, singlets and other vests

43.49 13.44% 3.24%

6 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood

132.10 80.00% 5.03% 6

Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers

34.35 -11.01% 2.56%

7 Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down

92.54 3.86% 3.52% 7 Unmanufactured tobacco

33.12 88.98% 2.46%

8 Apples, pears and quinces, fresh

53.52 -1.48% 2.04% 8 Polymers of ethylene

32.93 267.09% 2.45%

9 Skins and other parts of birds

53.29 30.89% 2.03% 9 Chromium oxides and hydroxides

28.20 3.95% 2.10%

10 Fish, frozen 48.98 5.46% 1.86% 10 Rape or colza seeds

28.09 71.98% 2.09%

TOTAL EXPORTS 2 628.17 82.34% 100.00% TOTAL IMPORTS 1 343.71 48.88% 100.00%


5. Investment

The Eden district attracted three FDI projects in the coal, oil and natural gas sector and consumer sector. Two of the projects

were in Mossel Bay and the other in George. The three projects were valued at ZAR12,121m creating a total of 564 jobs.

FDI PROJECTS INTO THE EDEN DISTRICT, 2003-DECEMBER 2015

DATE COMPANY NAME SOURCE

COUNTRY DESTINATION

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JOBS

Feb-13 Builders Warehouse United States George Consumer Products Retail 248 194

Dec-05 Pioneer Natural Resources

United States Mossel Bay Coal, Oil and Natural Gas Extraction 659 214

Jun-04 Statoil Detaljihandel Norway Mossel Bay Coal, Oil and Natural Gas Manufacturing 11 214 156

Source: FDI Intelligence, 2016

5.1 Selected Initiatives & Opportunities in Eden District

Selected initiatives in the Eden district are shown in the table below.

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SELECTED ON-GOING AND APPROVED INITIATIVES IN THE EDEN DISTRICT

INITIATIVE OVERVIEW PROJECT PHASE

George Special Investment Zone (SIZ)

The delineated SIZ is vacant Hans Moes Kraal coastal property. The goal is to develop it into an economic opportunity zone and thus integrate the peripheral communities into the urban town.

Current.

George development incentive scheme

The incentive scheme is focused on the three delineated areas of development: SIZ; Industrial Development Node, Urban Development Node. The aim of the incentive is to lower the initial start-up costs and utility expenses of businesses

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Knysna broadband upgrades

Investment into high-speed broadband is underway in the Knysna town. This roll-out is geared to provide fast and reliable internet to businesses in the area.

Current roll-out.

Knysna Green Industrial Zone

A tender has been submitted to SALGA to create a Green Industrial Zone in Knysna. The town is focused on the environment as it is one of the major attractions and draw cards to the area. Therefore a light industrial area that focuses on the development of innovative technology is promoted.

Waiting approval.

Source: Wesgro Invest in Western Cape, 2014

According to Wesgro’s Invest in the Western Cape (2014) and the Local Government Handbook (2013), key

selected investment opportunities in Eden district are as follows:

• Value addition to the agricultural sector & floriculture;

• Agro-processing (berries etc.) and packaging plant;

• Fibre-optic network development;

• Establish biofuel plant;

• Establish waste into energy plant;

• Establish sun energy plant;

• Municipal flagship projects ready for private sector investment: including an ict incubator, as well

as a planned science and innovation hub in a pristine coastal location;

• Commercial node development in township areas;

• Industrial redevelopment (green industry zone);

• Tourism infrastructure development;

• Establish craft art workshop;

• Establish special economic zone through agro-processing; and

• Establish training colleges/initiatives.

• George Local Municipality offers an Investment Incentive Scheme for investors, which includes

discounts on municipal land, rates and taxes, and service charges

6. Companies

Some of the top companies in the Eden district are shown in the table below:

TOP COMPANIES IN THE EDEN DISTRICT, 2012

COMPANY NAME TOWN SECTOR BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Alcare Aloe Albertinia Agribusiness Aloe beauty/health products

Aloe Ferox Africa Albertinia Agribusiness Aloe beauty/health products

Calitzdorp Spa Calitzdorp Tourism Catering & Accommodation

Cape Pine George Manufacturing Wood

Datadot Technology South Africa (Pty) Ltd

George Manufacturing Vehicle Security

Fechters Furniture Manufacturers

Knysna Manufacturing Furniture

Garden Route Casino Mossel Bay Tourism Catering & Accommodation

Lancewood Wilderness Agriculture Dairy-processing

McCains George Agriculture Food-processing

Nikwaflora George Agriculture Foliage

Oakhurst Insurance Company Ltd

George Services Insurance

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Petro-SA Mossel Bay Manufacturing Oil and Gas

Rheebok Bricks Mossel Bay Manufacturing Construction materials

Robbeberg Fine Foods Plettenberg Bay

Agriculture Food-processing

Robins Nest Interiors Knysna Manufacturing & Services Interior design & production

SA Breweries George Agriculture Viticulture

Safari Ostrich Farm Knysna Tourism Catering & Accommodation

Tradelink George Manufacturing Clothing manufacturing

Travelstar Knysna Manufacturing Motorhome design & vehicle conversion

Source: Eden District, 2016

7. Tourism

It is estimated that the largest amount of adventure activities exists within 100km2 of Knysna in the Eden district. The

Eden district also known as the ‘Garden Route’ is known as the adventure capital of South Africa and therefore there is

vast potential for tourism investment and downstream activities such as operators, providers of gear and maintenance,

hire companies etc.

The figure below displays overseas respondents recorded into the Eden district for the period 2010 to 2013. The top ten

markets represented 84% of all visitors to Eden district in 2013. It is evident from the figure that seven of the top ten

markets for visitors into Eden district originated from the European region. German visitors represented the largest share

of overseas visitors to Eden district in 2013, accounting for 34%, followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the

Netherlands (8%). Markets that have experienced the fastest share growth among the top ten in 2013 were France

(80%), the United States (35%) and Germany (21%).

Source: Wesgro Eden Tourism Trends, 2014

The figure below illustrates the main attractions visited by tourists to the Eden district during 2012 and 2013. The number

of visitors to Eden district’s attractions increased by 15% in 2013 to reach 666,556 visitors from 577,688 visitors in 2012.

Among the main activities undertaken in the region, visiting Tsistikamma National Park was the main activity in 2013

accounting for 36% of visitors. This was followed by visitors to the Congo Caves and Bartolomeu Dias museum, accounting

for 35% and 13% respectively.

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Source: Wesgro Eden District Trends, 2014

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