Frozen beef cuts with bone exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $11.8 million of frozen beef cuts with bone in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.4 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 | $11.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 5.3K t |
Where South Africa exports frozen beef cuts with bone to
The largest buyer markets were China (34%), Lesotho (16%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 34% |
| Lesotho | $1.9M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 13% |
| Angola | $787K | 6.7% |
| Mozambique | $719K | 6.1% |
| Jordan | $623K | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $311K | 2.6% |
| Maldives | $250K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $250K | 2.1% |
| Mauritius | $192K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef cuts with bone imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported frozen beef cuts with bone worth $1.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 57% |
| Australia | $277K | 14% |
| Ireland | $266K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 9% |
| United States | $76K | 3.9% |
| New Zealand | $26K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen beef cuts with bone exports (HS 0202.20): 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 0202.20: Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef cuts with bone exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen beef cuts with bone worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen beef cuts with bone from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Lesotho (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen beef cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen beef cuts with bone from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import frozen beef cuts with bone?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Australia and Ireland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef cuts with bone?
The HS code for frozen beef cuts with bone is subheading 0202.20. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
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