Boneless beef cuts exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of boneless beef cuts by South Africa reached $110.5 million in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $110.5M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $93.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $91.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $73.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $67.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $53.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $55.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $58.9M | 9.8K t |
Where South Africa exports boneless beef cuts to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (25%), Jordan (23%), Kuwait (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $27.7M | 25% |
| Jordan | $25.7M | 23% |
| Kuwait | $21.8M | 20% |
| Qatar | $12.2M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $5.5M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $2.6M | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.6M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, 28% below the world average of $8.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boneless beef cuts imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported boneless beef cuts worth $355 thousand (88 tonnes). Namibia alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $267K | 75% |
| Argentina | $45K | 13% |
| United States | $43K | 12% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa boneless beef cuts exports (HS 0201.30): 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 0201.30: Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of boneless beef cuts exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported boneless beef cuts worth $110.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 116 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy boneless beef cuts from South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Jordan (23%) and Kuwait (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average export price of boneless beef cuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $8.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of boneless beef cuts from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $58.9 million in 2017 to $110.5 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $75.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import boneless beef cuts?
Yes. South Africa imported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Argentina and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $110.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for boneless beef cuts?
The HS code for boneless beef cuts is subheading 0201.30. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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