
South Africa - Tallow - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
South Africa's Tallow Prices Drop 10%, Averaging $732 per Ton Over the Past 3 Months
South Africa Tallow Import Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the tallow price amounted to $732 per ton (CIF, South Africa), with a decrease of -10.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,388 per ton. From July 2022 to February 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($887 per ton) and Uruguay ($799 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($666 per ton) and Australia ($714 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
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Import Price of Tallow in South Africa (USD per ton) | |||||||||||||
Brazil | 1,249 | 1,289 | 1,184 | 1,151 | 1,311 | 1,276 | 1,254 | 1,016 | 924 | 960 | N/A | 843 | 887 |
Uruguay | N/A | 874 | 1,191 | N/A | 1,145 | 974 | 1,039 | 953 | 931 | 833 | 913 | 866 | 799 |
Australia | 719 | 768 | 781 | 629 | N/A | 944 | 844 | 748 | N/A | 780 | N/A | 830 | 714 |
Argentina | 1,066 | 986 | 1,182 | 983 | 1,114 | 1,027 | 1,024 | 884 | 611 | 842 | 834 | 762 | 666 |
Average | 1,116 | 986 | 1,171 | 1,020 | 1,388 | 1,127 | 1,060 | 964 | 710 | 854 | 853 | 814 | 732 |
South Africa Tallow Imports
In February 2023, approximately 886 tons of tallow were imported into South Africa; reducing by -43.5% compared with the previous month's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 124% m-o-m.
In value terms, tallow imports fell notably to $648K (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 with an increase of 166% month-to-month.
South Africa Tallow Imports by Country
In February 2023, Argentina (563 tons) constituted the largest supplier of tallow to South Africa, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, tallow imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (195 tons), threefold. Uruguay (105 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (+7.6% per month) and Uruguay (+13.1% per month).
In value terms, Argentina ($375K) constituted the largest supplier of tallow to South Africa, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($173K), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 13% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Argentina stood at +17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (+4.5% per month) and Uruguay (+12.2% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tallow market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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