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South Africa: Non-Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Non-Chicken Table Egg Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the South African non-chicken table egg market, when its value increased by 692% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Production in South Africa

In value terms, non-chicken table egg production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of table eggs, excluding hen eggs decreased by -39% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 704% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 484% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for non-chicken table egg exports from South Africa, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, non-chicken table egg exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Botswana (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique amounted to +36.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (+39.1% per year) and Botswana (+17.6% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-chicken table egg exports from South Africa, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mozambique totaled +34.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (-2.9% per year) and Namibia (-19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-chicken table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Namibia (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into South Africa

Non-chicken table egg imports into South Africa amounted to X kg in 2021, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,247%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-chicken table egg imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 279% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kenya (X kg) was the main non-chicken table egg supplier to South Africa, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kenya was relatively modest.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-chicken table egg to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-chicken table egg import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 1,155% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to +284.9% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the non-chicken table egg market 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 1091 - Eggs, excluding hen eggs

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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024