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South Africa - Fresh Or Chilled Fish Fillets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Surge in South African Fresh Fish Fillet Exports Reaches $590K in November 2023

South Africa Fresh Fish Fillet Exports

In November 2023, approximately 107 tons of fresh or chilled fish fillets were exported from South Africa; with an increase of 60% compared with October 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 with an increase of 102% against the previous month.

In value terms, fresh fish fillet exports surged to $590K (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2023 when exports increased by 86% month-to-month.South Africa Fresh Fish Fillet Exports By Country (USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Fresh Fish Fillet in South Africa (USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
Spain546,665205,892168,74249,24781,16774,784172,46253,68690,963125,39347,529231,494161,273
Lesotho43,55150,39846,24448,99065,94624,91537,05919,61125,37931,84546,79775,763105,266
Swaziland24,23813,54528,18238,18936,4761,08224,14112,96711,1394,7006,99322354,227
Ireland39,86341,08469,150N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A29,79842,76011,55534,37135,526
Australia56,48457,00188,70390,00536,38264,80272,1648,46155,1435,69147,71215,64027,153
Mozambique38,54810,3338,09224,7527,04016,5706,2964,0392,42713,96312,2682,36717,130
Seychelles92,546N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Others71,748103,65067,404106,791124,489296,834223,64657,07063,74072,17344,27743,045189,209
Total913,643481,903476,517357,974351,500478,987535,768155,834278,589296,525217,131402,903589,784

Exports by Country

Spain (23 tons), Lesotho (20 tons) and Swaziland (15 tons) were the main destinations of fresh fish fillet exports from South Africa, together comprising 55% of total exports.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the biggest increases were in Swaziland (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($161K), Lesotho ($105K) and Swaziland ($54K) were the largest markets for fresh fish fillet exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In November 2023, the fresh fish fillet price amounted to $5,523 per ton (FOB, South Africa), dropping by -8.6% against the previous month. Over the period from November 2022 to November 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 26% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $7,052 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($17,492 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($3,469 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lesotho (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh fish fillet 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 10201100 - Fresh or chilled fish fillets and other fish meat without bones

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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  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

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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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