SADC: Market for Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat 2025

Market Size for Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat in SADC

The SADC preserved swine meat cut market declined to $X in 2021, waning by -7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat in SADC

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat

Exports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat exported in SADC soared to X tons, growing by 73% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 116%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat exports, with a CAGR of +38.9% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa increased by +4.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest preserved swine meat cut supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, preserved swine meat cut exports expanded at an average annual rate of +37.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -0.8% per year.

Imports of Prepared Or Preserved Shoulders And Cuts Of Swine Meat

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat were imported in SADC; increasing by 154% compared with the year before. In general, imports posted a notable expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved swine meat cut imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible expansion. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lesotho was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 60% of total imports. Angola (X tons) held a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Namibia (5.5%). Swaziland (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Lesotho was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared or preserved shoulders and cuts of swine meat imports, with a CAGR of +85.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Namibia (+19.4%) and Swaziland (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Lesotho (+59 p.p.) and Namibia (+3.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola saw its share reduced by -57.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest preserved swine meat cut importing markets in SADC were Lesotho ($X), Angola ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising 85% of total imports.

Lesotho, with a CAGR of +69.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Angola ($X per ton) and Namibia ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) and Swaziland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform