South Africa: Frozen Norway Lobster Market 2025

Frozen Norway Lobster Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African frozen norway lobster market decreased by 0% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Frozen norway lobster consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Norway Lobster Production in South Africa

In value terms, frozen norway lobster production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Norway Lobster Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of frozen norway lobsters, which decreased by 0% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 1,671% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen norway lobster exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,739% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X kg) was the main destination for frozen norway lobster exports from South Africa, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen norway lobster exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X kg), threefold. China (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland amounted to +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+35.7% per year) and China (-11.6% per year).

It was followed by China, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland stood at +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+52.0% per year) and China (-7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen norway lobster export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Singapore (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Norway Lobster Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen norway lobsters decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 275% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen norway lobster imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mozambique (X kg) was the main frozen norway lobster supplier to South Africa, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mozambique amounted to -2.5%.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen norway lobsters to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mozambique stood at -1.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen norway lobster import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Mozambique.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mozambique amounted to +1.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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