South Africa - Dried Or Salted Fish - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa
  4. Exports of Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa

Price for Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average dried or salted fish import price amounted to $3,682 per ton, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $7,013 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($9,075 per ton), while the price for Namibia ($2,626 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average dried or salted fish export price stood at $3,743 per ton in 2022, dropping by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 94% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $11,548 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($40,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($2,473 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 777 tons of dried or salted fish were imported into South Africa; increasing by 6.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried or salted fish imports soared to $2.9M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia9385441,0101,67221.2%
Norway1,2349817391,133-2.8%
MalawiN/A1.355.3N/A4153.8%
Others94.283.611054.9-16.5%
Total2,2661,6101,9132,8608.1%

Top Suppliers of Dried or Salted Fish to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (636.5 tons)
  2. Norway (124.9 tons)

Exports of Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of dried or salted fish exported from South Africa declined markedly to 11 tons, waning by -83.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 112%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 66 tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dried or salted fish exports fell dramatically to $40K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 159%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $330K, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Export of Dried or Salted Fish in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Botswana12.313.236.515.06.8%
Zimbabwe1.54.68.29.987.6%
Lesotho4.152.651.26.617.2%
EthiopiaN/A0.4N/A3.2182.8%
Mozambique7.88.45.91.9-37.5%
Namibia39.70.22.51.1-69.7%
Democratic Republic of the CongoN/AN/A0.30.9200.0%
Hong Kong SAR9.742.2196N/A349.5%
China162N/AN/AN/A0%
Zambia9.60.723.1N/A55.1%
Others3.84.95.60.9-38.1%
Total25012733039.5-45.9%

Top Export Markets for Dried or Salted Fish from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (undefined tons)
  2. Botswana (4.9 tons)
  3. Lesotho (2.3 tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (1.9 tons)
  5. Namibia (0.5 tons)
  6. Ethiopia (0.3 tons)
  7. Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.3 tons)
  8. Mozambique (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dried or salted fish 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 10202350 - Dried fish, whether or not salted, fish, salted but not dried, fish in brine (excluding fillets, smoked, heads, tails and maws)

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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    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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  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
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    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 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
    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. 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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