Live mammals (other species) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of live mammals (other species) by South Africa reached $4.7 million in 2024 (132 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 125 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 91 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 105 t |
Where South Africa exports live mammals (other species) to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (16%), Uganda (12%), Ghana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $757K | 16% |
| Uganda | $551K | 12% |
| Ghana | $503K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $477K | 10% |
| Thailand | $282K | 6% |
| Kenya | $258K | 5.5% |
| Mauritius | $214K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $200K | 4.3% |
| United States | $175K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $137K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.64 per kg, 33% above the world average of $26.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live mammals (other species) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported live mammals (other species) worth $511 thousand (21 tonnes). Botswana alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $363K | 71% |
| Germany | $59K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 7.2% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $7K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $6K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa live mammals (other species) exports (HS 0106.19): 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 0106.19: Mammals: live, other than primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea): manatees, dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia): seals, sea lions, walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), camels, other camelids, rabbits and hares.
Common questions
What is the value of live mammals (other species) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported live mammals (other species) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy live mammals (other species) from South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($757 thousand), followed by Uganda (12%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average export price of live mammals (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.64 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $26.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of live mammals (other species) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import live mammals (other species)?
Yes. South Africa imported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Botswana, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live mammals (other species)?
The HS code for live mammals (other species) is subheading 0106.19. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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