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South Africa: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2025

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African fresh pork cut market increased by 294% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in South Africa

In value terms, fresh pork cut production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26%. Fresh pork cut production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat, when their volume decreased by -43.5% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh pork cut exports from South Africa, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh pork cut exported from South Africa were Mozambique ($X), Lesotho ($X) and Seychelles ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of +18.2%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Namibia ($X per ton) and Seychelles ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat into South Africa shrank markedly to X kg, declining by 99.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 502% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X kg) and Spain (X kg) were the main suppliers of fresh pork cut imports to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to South Africa, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to -44.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 3,148% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+47.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of fresh pork cut consumption was Italy, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork cut consumption in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, twofold. Mexico ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Italy, Germany and Spain, with a combined 61% share of global production.
In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork cut to South Africa, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 5.4% share of total imports.
In value terms, Hong Kong SAR, Lesotho and Namibia appeared to be the largest markets for fresh pork cut exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.
The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $2,649 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average fresh pork cut import price amounted to $2,708 per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year.

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

  • Prodcom 10111250 - Fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts thereof with bone in, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)

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

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 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

  12. 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

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