South Africa - Hen Eggs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Chicken Egg Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Chicken Egg Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  2. Chicken Egg Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  3. Chicken Egg Exports in South Africa
  4. Chicken Egg Imports in South Africa

Chicken Egg Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

The average chicken egg export price stood at $6,241 per ton in December 2023, almost unchanged from the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2023 when the average export price increased by 66% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6,313 per ton. From November 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($7,738 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique totaled $3,708 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Egg Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $4,625 per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 180% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $32,295 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Swaziland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Zambia amounted to +53.9% per year.

Chicken Egg Exports in South Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of chicken eggs, when their volume increased by 2.5% to 4.4K tons. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback.

In value terms, chicken egg exports expanded rapidly to $17M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Chicken Egg in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mozambique8.87.08.39.21.5%
Swaziland5.14.74.85.95.0%
Botswana0.60.70.60.75.3%
LesothoN/AN/A0.10.2100.0%
NamibiaN/AN/AN/A0.20%
Others0.70.91.10.6-5.0%
Total15.213.315.016.83.4%

Top Export Markets for Chicken Egg from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Mozambique (2597.2 tons)
  2. Swaziland (1308.4 tons)
  3. Botswana (229.8 tons)
  4. Namibia (117.5 tons)
  5. Lesotho (102.1 tons)

Chicken Egg Imports in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chicken eggs, when their volume decreased by -99.7% to 1 tons. In general, imports faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,788%.

In value terms, chicken egg imports dropped remarkably to $4.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,868%.

Import of Chicken Egg in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
SwazilandN/AN/AN/A4.60%
BrazilN/A0.594.6N/A18820.0%
United States25.46241,527N/A675.4%
Others6.53.70.8N/A-64.9%
Total31.96281,6234.7-47.2%

Top Suppliers of Chicken Egg to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Swaziland (1000.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chicken egg 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1062 - Hen eggs

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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