South Africa - Frozen Freshwater Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Frozen Freshwater Fish Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Frozen Freshwater Fish Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Frozen Freshwater Fish Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports in South Africa
  4. Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports in South Africa

Frozen Freshwater Fish Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average frozen freshwater fish import price amounted to $1,063 per ton, which is down by -13.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 36% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,765 per ton. From May 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($1,503 per ton), while the price for China ($729 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average frozen freshwater fish export price stood at $3,915 per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,775 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($8,350 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($1,080 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen freshwater fish decreased by -27.2% to 19K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 26K tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports fell remarkably to $25M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $34M, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Import of Frozen Freshwater Fish in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand11.113.417.512.64.3%
China8.86.78.07.6-4.8%
Namibia1.42.33.21.76.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.41.42.20.6-24.6%
Myanmar0.20.30.50.535.7%
Japan1.41.40.90.5-29.1%
Others1.61.42.01.84.0%
Total26.026.934.425.5-0.6%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Freshwater Fish to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (8.1K tons)
  2. New Zealand (7.6K tons)
  3. Namibia (1.0K tons)
  4. Myanmar (0.5K tons)
  5. Japan (0.4K tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.2K tons)

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of frozen freshwater fish exported from South Africa soared to 8.8K tons, jumping by 17% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports totaled $34M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year.

Export of Frozen Freshwater Fish in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain6.18.59.27.99.0%
Italy9.65.48.86.3-13.1%
Portugal9.44.23.86.1-13.4%
South Korea2.62.61.72.2-5.4%
Netherlands2.11.80.92.10.0%
China1.10.70.52.124.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.10.80.71.0-3.1%
Democratic Republic of the Congo1.00.51.30.8-7.2%
Zambia1.00.30.60.6-15.7%
Mozambique1.20.70.50.6-20.6%
Namibia0.30.40.80.626.0%
Japan0.1N/AN/A0.344.2%
Malawi0.6N/AN/AN/A0%
Others3.22.84.53.85.9%
Total39.428.633.134.4-4.4%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Freshwater Fish from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Spain (1527.0 tons)
  2. China (1075.0 tons)
  3. South Korea (958.5 tons)
  4. Portugal (769.8 tons)
  5. Italy (760.9 tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (539.8 tons)
  7. Zambia (530.8 tons)
  8. Mozambique (443.5 tons)
  9. Namibia (409.0 tons)
  10. Democratic Republic of the Congo (293.4 tons)
  11. Japan (277.2 tons)
  12. Netherlands (253.0 tons)
  13. Malawi (20.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen freshwater fish 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:

  • Prodcom 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish

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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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  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
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    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. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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