South Africa - Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes other than Dried, Smoked, Salted or in Brine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa (FOB) - 2024
  3. Imports of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa
  4. Exports of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa

Price for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine stood at $2,744 per ton in 2022, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,907 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($4,515 per ton), while the price for Namibia ($1,760 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa (FOB) - 2024

In January 2024, the average export price for prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine amounted to $4,651 per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 82% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $7,215 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to January 2024, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($56,057 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($2,097 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine, when their volume increased by 21% to 49K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback.

In value terms, imports of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine skyrocketed to $134M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent.

Import of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand96.561.065.878.4-6.7%
China29.420.924.033.74.7%
Namibia16.415.14.610.7-13.3%
India4.93.65.05.11.3%
Others8.610.07.76.1-10.8%
Total156111107134-4.9%

Top Suppliers of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Thailand (27.1K tons)
  2. China (13.2K tons)
  3. Namibia (6.1K tons)
  4. India (1.1K tons)

Exports of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine, which decreased by -1.3% to 12K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, exports of prepared or preserved fish and dishes other than dried, smoked, salted or in brine fell dramatically to $46M in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $63M, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Export of Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR12.011.610.27.6-14.1%
Swaziland4.23.93.14.30.8%
Mauritius2.43.03.84.018.6%
Italy4.13.65.13.8-2.5%
Lesotho5.24.33.63.8-9.9%
Botswana10.93.63.73.6-30.9%
Namibia5.55.34.13.5-14.0%
Australia2.25.14.92.65.7%
Germany5.53.92.42.0-28.6%
United States0.40.513.71.140.1%
Portugal0.40.50.80.931.0%
YemenN/A0.1N/A0.373.2%
Others8.49.17.48.91.9%
Total61.154.462.846.5-8.7%

Top Export Markets for Prepared or Preserved Fish and Dishes from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Swaziland (1782.0 tons)
  2. Lesotho (1715.7 tons)
  3. Namibia (1461.4 tons)
  4. Botswana (1358.1 tons)
  5. Italy (1023.2 tons)
  6. Mauritius (992.0 tons)
  7. Australia (616.2 tons)
  8. Germany (329.3 tons)
  9. United States (301.0 tons)
  10. Hong Kong SAR (223.4 tons)
  11. Yemen (219.1 tons)
  12. Portugal (203.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared or preserved fish and dishes 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 10851200 - Prepared meals and dishes based on fish, crustaceans and molluscs
  • Prodcom 10202510 - Prepared or preserved salmon, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202520 - Prepared or preserved herrings, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202530 - Prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, brisling and sprats, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202540 - Prepared or preserved tuna, skipjack and Atlantic bonito, w hole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202550 - Prepared or preserved mackerel, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202560 - Prepared or preserved anchovies, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202570 - Fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs including fish fingers (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202580 - Other fish, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (excluding minced products and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10202590 - Prepared or preserved fish (excluding whole or in pieces and prepared meals and dishes)

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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. 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 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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