Frozen beef offal (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen beef offal (other) by South Africa reached $27.3 million in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 15.2K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen beef offal (other) from
The largest suppliers were Argentina (48%), United States (14%), Australia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $13.2M | 48% |
| United States | $3.8M | 14% |
| Australia | $3.1M | 11% |
| New Zealand | $2.0M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| France | $854K | 3.1% |
| Namibia | $608K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $329K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $158K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.59, 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.
Frozen beef offal (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of frozen beef offal (other) by South Africa reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (20%), Vietnam (19%), China (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $653K | 20% |
| Vietnam | $629K | 19% |
| China | $540K | 17% |
| Botswana | $486K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $317K | 9.7% |
| Lesotho | $204K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $146K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $134K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $81K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $23K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen beef offal (other) imports (HS 0206.29): 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 0206.29: Offal, edible: of bovine animals, (other than tongues and livers), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef offal (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen beef offal (other) worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef offal (other) to South Africa?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Australia (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef offal (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen beef offal (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen beef offal (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Vietnam and China. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef offal (other)?
The HS code for frozen beef offal (other) is subheading 0206.29. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0206 page.
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