Frozen chicken cuts and offal imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $191.9 million of frozen chicken cuts and offal in 2024 (233.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $409.6 million.
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 | $191.9M | 233.2K t |
| 2023 | $209.0M | 258.2K t |
| 2022 | $216.3M | 249.4K t |
| 2021 | $268.7M | 286.4K t |
| 2020 | $229.5M | 315.5K t |
| 2019 | $337.7M | 377.7K t |
| 2018 | $409.6M | 422.6K t |
| 2017 | $401.8M | 387.4K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen chicken cuts and offal from
Brazil alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $149.0M | 78% |
| United States | $13.1M | 6.8% |
| Argentina | $11.9M | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $8.4M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $829K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $828K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $576K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $467K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $196K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 54% below the world average of $1.80, 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 chicken cuts and offal exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $43.3 million of frozen chicken cuts and offal in 2024 (48.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (33%), Mozambique (23%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+893% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $14.2M | 33% |
| Mozambique | $9.8M | 23% |
| Namibia | $4.9M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.7M | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 7.9% |
| Botswana | $3.3M | 7.6% |
| Ethiopia | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Gabon | $624K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $589K | 1.4% |
| Eswatini | $574K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen chicken cuts and offal imports (HS 0207.14): 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 0207.14: Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen chicken cuts and offal imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen chicken cuts and offal worth $191.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen chicken cuts and offal to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($149.0 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Argentina (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen chicken cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen chicken cuts and offal to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $401.8 million in 2017 to $191.9 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $409.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $283.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen chicken cuts and offal?
Yes. South Africa exported $43.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $148.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen chicken cuts and offal?
The HS code for frozen chicken cuts and offal is subheading 0207.14. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
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