South Africa: Sausage Market 2024

Sausage Market Size in South Africa

The South African sausage market stood at $X in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sausage Production in South Africa

In value terms, sausage production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +65.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sausage Exports

Exports from South Africa

Sausage exports from South Africa surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 17% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sausage exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons) was the main destination for sausage exports from South Africa, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, sausage exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Namibia (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho stood at +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+17.6% per year) and Namibia (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) remains the key foreign market for sausages and similar products of meat exports from South Africa, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Lesotho amounted to +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (+15.6% per year) and Namibia (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sausage export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Swaziland (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sausage Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of sausages and similar products of meat increased by 7.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sausage imports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sausage to South Africa, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, sausage imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.5% per year) and Portugal (-15.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sausages and similar products of meat to South Africa, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+3.6% per year) and Portugal (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sausage import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sausage import price increased by +53.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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