Animal waste and byproducts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported animal waste and byproducts worth $6.8 million (893 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.8M | 893 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 742 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 340 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 431 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 948 t |
Where South Africa imports animal waste and byproducts from
The largest suppliers were United States (42%), New Zealand (19%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 42% |
| New Zealand | $1.3M | 19% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 15% |
| Denmark | $507K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $255K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $241K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 2.2% |
| China | $123K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $65K | 1% |
| Spain | $51K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.10 | Animal products: bovine semen | 89% |
| 0511.99 | Animal products: n.e.c. in chapter 5 | 8.4% |
| 0511.91 | Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, 606% above the world average of $1.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal waste and byproducts exports from South Africa
Exports of animal waste and byproducts by South Africa reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (23%), Kyrgyzstan (16%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $933K | 23% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $643K | 16% |
| United States | $616K | 15% |
| Peru | $310K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $244K | 6% |
| Russia | $211K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $197K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $135K | 3.3% |
| Lesotho | $97K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $90K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported animal waste and byproducts worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 893 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal waste and byproducts to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by New Zealand (19%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, 606% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of animal waste and byproducts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $8.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export animal waste and byproducts?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, Kyrgyzstan and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0511.10 (89% of the value) and 0511.99 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0511 page.
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