South Africa: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African poultry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Production in South Africa

In value terms, poultry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average poultry yield in South Africa stood at X kg per head, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for poultry production in South Africa; flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Exports

Exports from South Africa

Poultry exports from South Africa rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of poultry exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Swaziland, Botswana and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for poultry exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports into South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in supplies from abroad of poultry, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest poultry supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, poultry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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