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South Africa - Pork (Meat Of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 25, 2023

South Africa's Pork Price Grows Modestly to $2,611 per Ton

South Africa Pork Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the pork price amounted to $2,611 per ton (CIF, South Africa), picking up by 7.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 an increase of 12% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,748 per ton. From July 2022 to April 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($3,387 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,570 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Pork in South Africa (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Spain2,1562,5302,9702,6083,0122,2192,0901,3131,9251,4749451,8823,387
Brazil2,8613,0792,9943,0373,9122,1923,7283,6653,3512,7082,4802,8852,848
France2,4922,1114,1582,290N/A2,3062,6582,7872,6272,6172,5832,3932,274
Netherlands2,9412,5902,6652,0792,5032,6072,2082,369N/A2,9263,1783,2742,203
United Kingdom1,2301,6771,7171,6881,8331,8172,3311,6832,0901,7902,3452,0991,738
Belgium2,9833,3233,5543,173N/A2,6402,5822,5692,8942,9193,0463,1631,570
Ireland1,5811,7861,9511,942N/A2,1482,5102,7082,7442,7192,3312,536N/A
Average2,4102,4452,7482,5212,6472,3752,5142,5492,6942,4162,3832,4372,611

South Africa Pork Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In April 2023, the product with the highest price was fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($2,872 per ton), while the price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases totaled $2,600 per ton.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by frozen pork cut (+9.5%), while the prices for the other product experienced more modest paces of growth.

South Africa Pork Imports

In April 2023, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of pork, when their volume decreased by -14.9% to 1.3K tons. Overall, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 when imports increased by 47% month-to-month.

In value terms, pork imports declined to $3.3M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when imports increased by 39% m-o-m.

South Africa Pork Imports by Type

In April 2023, frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases (1.2K tons) was the main type of pork supplied to South Africa, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases (53 tons), more than tenfold.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at -2.7%.

In value terms, frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($3.2M) constituted the largest type of pork supplied to South Africa, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases ($152K), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

South Africa Pork Imports by Country

In April 2023, Brazil (707 tons) constituted the largest supplier of pork to South Africa, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (189 tons), fourfold. Spain (151 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (+6.7% per month) and Spain (-9.2% per month).

In value terms, Brazil ($2M) constituted the largest supplier of pork to South Africa, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($512K), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.8% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Spain (-5.7% per month) and the UK (+9.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pork 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:

  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat

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

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    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 EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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