Frozen turkey cuts and offal imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $21.5 million of frozen turkey cuts and offal in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $39.0 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 | $21.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 25.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 27.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 30.9K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen turkey cuts and offal from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $13.8M | 64% |
| United States | $3.0M | 14% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 13% |
| Ireland | $841K | 3.9% |
| Australia | $809K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $140K | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $47K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $46K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.43, 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 turkey cuts and offal exports from South Africa
Exports of frozen turkey cuts and offal by South Africa reached $1.6 million in 2024 (644 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (37%), Lesotho (33%), Mozambique (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+936% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $579K | 37% |
| Lesotho | $522K | 33% |
| Mozambique | $368K | 24% |
| Namibia | $60K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $23K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $9K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saint Helena | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen turkey cuts and offal imports (HS 0207.27): 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 0207.27: Meat and edible offal: of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen turkey cuts and offal imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen turkey cuts and offal worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen turkey cuts and offal to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen turkey cuts and offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen turkey cuts and offal to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.1 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen turkey cuts and offal?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Lesotho and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen turkey cuts and offal?
The HS code for frozen turkey cuts and offal is subheading 0207.27. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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