South Africa - Pork (Meat Of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Pork Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

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

Pork Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average pork import price stood at $2,559 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 15% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,940 per ton. From July 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Ireland ($3,534 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,823 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average pork export price amounted to $2,857 per ton, rising by 16% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 29% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,954 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($7,730 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($1,929 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 21K tons of pork were imported into South Africa; with a decrease of -14.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year.

In value terms, pork imports shrank notably to $51M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $72M, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Import of Pork in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil10.99.022.918.318.9%
Spain9.91.75.59.0-3.1%
United Kingdom3.02.610.47.334.5%
Netherlands1.06.416.36.586.6%
Ireland0.21.52.34.5182.3%
France3.83.54.13.0-7.6%
Denmark0.31.77.51.467.1%
BelgiumN/AN/A0.11.31200.0%
Germany30.916.80.10.1-85.2%
Canada1.90.33.0N/A25.7%
Others0.31.10.10.1-30.7%
Total62.144.572.551.5-6.0%

Top Suppliers of Pork to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Germany (undefinedK tons)
  2. Brazil (6.2K tons)
  3. United Kingdom (4.1K tons)
  4. Spain (4.0K tons)
  5. Netherlands (2.5K tons)
  6. Ireland (2.0K tons)
  7. France (1.2K tons)
  8. Denmark (0.4K tons)
  9. Belgium (0.4K tons)

Pork Exports in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pork, when their volume decreased by -13.3% to 8.9K tons. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 3.7% against the previous year.

In value terms, pork exports plummeted to $22M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $27M, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Export of Pork in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mozambique8.78.47.010.77.1%
Namibia7.24.87.83.5-21.4%
Lesotho3.72.42.42.6-11.1%
Zimbabwe0.10.12.91.6152.0%
Botswana2.61.71.90.6-38.7%
Hong Kong SAR0.11.91.10.458.7%
Others1.62.43.82.617.6%
Total24.021.826.921.9-3.0%

Top Export Markets for Pork from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Mozambique (4.2K tons)
  2. Namibia (1.9K tons)
  3. Lesotho (1.3K tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (0.6K tons)
  5. Botswana (0.2K tons)
  6. Hong Kong SAR (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pork 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 1035 - Pig meat

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

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  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
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    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
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    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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