South Africa: Frozen Pork Cut Market 2024

Frozen Pork Cut Market Size in South Africa

The South African frozen pork cut market declined modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted notable growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Frozen Pork Cut Production in South Africa

In value terms, frozen pork cut production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Frozen pork cut production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Pork Cut Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exported from South Africa dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -41.3% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork cut exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen pork cut exports from South Africa, together comprising 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Namibia (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from South Africa, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique stood at +5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (+6.7% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X 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 (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Pork Cut Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat into South Africa declined remarkably to X tons, which is down by -81.8% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 431%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen pork cut imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 433%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen pork cut imports to South Africa, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of -7.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest frozen pork cut suppliers to South Africa were Brazil ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of -7.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen pork cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -38.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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