
South Africa - Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in South Africa
The South African market for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in South Africa
In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.
The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in South Africa totaled X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in South Africa; leveling off at 2021. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 2.8% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat
Exports from South Africa
Horse, mule and donkey meat exports from South Africa contracted sharply to X kg in 2022, reducing by -83.8% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 304% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Swaziland (X kg) was the main destination for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from South Africa, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Swaziland stood at +49.4%.
In value terms, Swaziland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for horse, mule and donkey meat exports from South Africa.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Swaziland amounted to +41.7%.
Export Prices by Country
The average export price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Swaziland.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Lesotho amounted to +1.6% per year.
Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat
Imports into South Africa
In 2022, supplies from abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat increased by 332% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Botswana (X tons) was the main supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to South Africa, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Botswana was relatively modest.
In value terms, Botswana ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to South Africa.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Botswana was relatively modest.
Import Prices by Country
The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -45.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 64%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Botswana.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.4% per year.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for horse, mule and donkey meat 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 1097 - Horse meat
- FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
- FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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