South Africa: Frozen Pork Carcase Market 2025

Frozen Pork Carcase Market Size in South Africa

The South African frozen pork carcase market contracted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. Frozen pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Pork Carcase Production in South Africa

In value terms, frozen pork carcase production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of frozen carcases of pig meat decreased by -71.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 161%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 112%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for frozen pork carcase exports from South Africa, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique stood at +33.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-15.1% per year) and Lesotho (-13.7% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen carcases of pig meat exports from South Africa, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique stood at +32.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (-20.1% per year) and Lesotho (-13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($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 Botswana (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into South Africa

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of frozen carcases of pig meat decreased by 0% to X kg in 2016. Overall, imports recorded a sharp setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase imports stood at $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2014. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X kg), Namibia (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of frozen pork carcase imports to South Africa, together accounting for 91% of total imports. Botswana, Portugal and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.4%.

From 2013 to 2016, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest frozen pork carcase suppliers to South Africa were Spain ($X), Namibia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports. Botswana, Mozambique and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.5%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average frozen pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2016 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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