Fresh chicken cuts and offal exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported fresh chicken cuts and offal worth $17.1 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.7 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 | $17.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 15.1K t |
Where South Africa exports fresh chicken cuts and offal to
One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $16.0M | 94% |
| Mozambique | $758K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $168K | 1% |
| Zambia | $140K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $28K | 0.2% |
| Saint Helena | $4K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Gabon | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.83, 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.
Fresh chicken cuts and offal imports to South Africa
Imports of fresh chicken cuts and offal by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (632 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 81% |
| Spain | $216K | 17% |
| Italy | $31K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh chicken cuts and offal exports (HS 0207.13): 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 0207.13: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh chicken cuts and offal exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh chicken cuts and offal worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh chicken cuts and offal from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Mozambique (4%) and Eswatini (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh chicken cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh chicken cuts and offal from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import fresh chicken cuts and offal?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Spain and Italy. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh chicken cuts and offal?
The HS code for fresh chicken cuts and offal is subheading 0207.13. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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