Frozen sheep cuts with bone imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported frozen sheep cuts with bone worth $4.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.4 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 | $4.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen sheep cuts with bone from
Australia alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.6M | 79% |
| New Zealand | $833K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 62% below the world average of $4.65, 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 sheep cuts with bone exports from South Africa
Exports of frozen sheep cuts with bone by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (25%), Lesotho (18%), Botswana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $328K | 25% |
| Lesotho | $243K | 18% |
| Botswana | $121K | 9.1% |
| Jordan | $108K | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $83K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 5.1% |
| Nigeria | $62K | 4.6% |
| Kuwait | $47K | 3.5% |
| Seychelles | $44K | 3.3% |
| Somalia | $39K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen sheep cuts with bone imports (HS 0204.42): 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 0204.42: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen sheep cuts with bone imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen sheep cuts with bone worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sheep cuts with bone to South Africa?
Australia was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by New Zealand (18%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sheep cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen sheep cuts with bone to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen sheep cuts with bone?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Lesotho and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sheep cuts with bone?
The HS code for frozen sheep cuts with bone is subheading 0204.42. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 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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