South Africa: Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size in South Africa

The South African preserved cows meat market totaled $X in 2021, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.2% against 2019 indices. Preserved cows meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Production in South Africa

In value terms, preserved cows meat production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Preserved cows meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +39.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved cows meat exports from South Africa, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved cows meat exported from South Africa were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X), together accounting for 75% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved cows meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports into South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in overseas purchases of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals, which decreased by -79.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Namibia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved cows meat to South Africa, accounting for a approx. 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Namibia totaled -40.1%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Namibia totaled -38.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved cows meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 72% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Namibia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to +2.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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