South Africa: Fish Parts Market 2025

Fish Parts Market Size in South Africa

The South African fish parts market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fish Parts Production in South Africa

In value terms, fish parts production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +7.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fish Parts Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of fish heads, tails and maws exported from South Africa reduced to X tons, shrinking by -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fish parts exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons) was the main destination for fish parts exports from South Africa, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, fish parts exports to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia stood at +200.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-3.4% per year) and Australia (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for fish heads, tails and maws exports from South Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+17.9% per year) and Namibia (+178.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fish parts export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Australia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fish Parts Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, fish parts imports into South Africa reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -48.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 486%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fish parts imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of fish parts imports to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +7.5%).

In value terms, the largest fish parts suppliers to South Africa were Japan ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X).

Japan, with a CAGR of +16.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fish parts import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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