Fresh pork cuts (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported fresh pork cuts (other) worth $2.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.4 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 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa exports fresh pork cuts (other) to
Most of it went to Lesotho (48%), Mozambique (36%), Namibia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.4M | 48% |
| Mozambique | $1.0M | 36% |
| Namibia | $212K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $130K | 4.5% |
| Zambia | $39K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $29K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $23K | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $15K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $7K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.71, 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 pork cuts (other) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.9 million of fresh pork cuts (other) in 2024 (588 tonnes). Most of the value came from Brazil (34%), France (31%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $639K | 34% |
| France | $593K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $210K | 11% |
| Ireland | $176K | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $119K | 6.3% |
| Namibia | $84K | 4.4% |
| United States | $40K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $29K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh pork cuts (other) exports (HS 0203.19): 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 0203.19: Meat: of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.1, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh pork cuts (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh pork cuts (other) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 87 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh pork cuts (other) from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Mozambique (36%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh pork cuts (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.71 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 pork cuts (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import fresh pork cuts (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, France and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $986 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh pork cuts (other)?
The HS code for fresh pork cuts (other) is subheading 0203.19. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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