Beef carcasses exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of beef carcasses by South Africa reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 846 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa exports beef carcasses to
Most of it went to Kuwait (28%), Jordan (25%), Lesotho (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 28% |
| Jordan | $1.8M | 25% |
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 15% |
| Mozambique | $928K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $654K | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $213K | 3% |
| Qatar | $170K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $156K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $43K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, close to the world average of $5.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa beef carcasses exports (HS 0201.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0201.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef carcasses exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported beef carcasses worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 75 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy beef carcasses from South Africa?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Jordan (25%) and Lesotho (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average export price of beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of beef carcasses from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for beef carcasses?
The HS code for beef carcasses is subheading 0201.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
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