Live pigs exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.4 million of live pigs in 2024 (669 tonnes). That is 141% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 669 t |
| 2023 | $985K | 138 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 109 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $916K | 239 t |
| 2019 | $851K | 135 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 320 t |
Where South Africa exports live pigs to
Most of it went to Angola (45%), Zimbabwe (38%), Uganda (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.1M | 46% |
| Zimbabwe | $901K | 38% |
| Uganda | $119K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $107K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $39K | 1.7% |
| Lesotho | $32K | 1.4% |
| Cameroon | $32K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $32K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 1% |
| Rwanda | $9K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0103
| 0103.10 | Swine: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 57% |
| 0103.92 | Swine: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing 50kg or more | 32% |
| 0103.91 | Swine: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.68. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0103: Swine; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live pigs exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported live pigs worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 669 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 57 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries buy live pigs from South Africa?
Angola was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (38%) and Uganda (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of live pigs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.68 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of live pigs from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for live pigs?
The HS code for live pigs is heading 0103. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0103.10 (57% of the value) and 0103.92 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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