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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.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chicken table egg 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 1062 - Hen eggs

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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
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. 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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024