Frozen offal (sheep and goats) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.2 million of frozen offal (sheep and goats) in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.5 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 | $4.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 5.8K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen offal (sheep and goats) from
Australia alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.2M | 53% |
| New Zealand | $1.1M | 26% |
| Namibia | $318K | 7.5% |
| Brazil | $176K | 4.2% |
| Argentina | $115K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $87K | 2.1% |
| India | $56K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $25K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.44, 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 offal (sheep and goats) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $393 thousand of frozen offal (sheep and goats) in 2024 (188 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (22%), Sierra Leone (19%), Kuwait (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $88K | 22% |
| Sierra Leone | $77K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $72K | 18% |
| Namibia | $59K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 5.6% |
| Lesotho | $18K | 4.5% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.9% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen offal (sheep and goats) imports (HS 0206.90): 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 0206.90: Offal, edible: of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen offal (sheep and goats) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen offal (sheep and goats) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 141 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen offal (sheep and goats) to South Africa?
Australia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by New Zealand (26%) and Namibia (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen offal (sheep and goats) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen offal (sheep and goats) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen offal (sheep and goats)?
Yes. South Africa exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Sierra Leone and Kuwait. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen offal (sheep and goats)?
The HS code for frozen offal (sheep and goats) is subheading 0206.90. 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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