South Africa: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in South Africa

The South African chicken table egg market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Table Egg Production in South Africa

In value terms, chicken table egg production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of chicken table eggs, when their volume increased by 148% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 131%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken table egg exports from South Africa, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Swaziland and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Swaziland (with a CAGR of +38.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken table egg exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports. Swaziland and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Swaziland, with a CAGR of +42.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -9.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2019, supplies from abroad of chicken table eggs decreased by 99.9% to X kg for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports fell significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports faced a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the UK (X kg) was the main supplier of chicken table egg to South Africa, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken table eggs to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 690%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Lesotho amounted to +19.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform