
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:
- 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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024