South Africa - Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Chicken - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa Sees Slight Decline in Fresh Chicken Cut Exports to $15 Million in 2023
South Africa Fresh Chicken Cut Exports
In 2023, fresh chicken cut exports from South Africa declined remarkably to 9.4K tons, with a decrease of -17% on 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 231%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 16K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports reduced markedly to $15M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 190%. The exports peaked at $28M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Fresh Chicken Cut in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Lesotho | 6.4 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 6.2 | 19.0 | 20.7 | 14.4 | 13.4 | 16.2 | 17.9 | 13.6 |
| Mozambique | 0.2 | 0.2 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Namibia | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A |
| Others | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Total | 7.6 | 4.2 | 12.2 | 15.4 | 28.1 | 25.0 | 16.1 | 14.3 | 16.5 | 18.9 | 15.2 |
Exports by Country
Lesotho (8.5K tons) was the main destination for fresh chicken cut exports from South Africa, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (718 tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho totaled +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+17.8% per year) and Namibia (-15.1% per year).
In value terms, Lesotho ($14M) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from South Africa, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($1.3M), with an 8.5% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Lesotho amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+21.0% per year) and Namibia (-17.1% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the fresh chicken cut price stood at $1,627 per ton (FOB, South Africa), dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,782 per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($1,812 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($1,295 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh chicken cut 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 10121050 - Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
