Meat offal imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meat offal by South Africa reached $62.1 million in 2024 (54.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $62.1M | 54.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 50.5K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 43.6K t |
| 2021 | $71.8M | 53.6K t |
| 2020 | $54.1M | 62.2K t |
| 2019 | $53.5M | 64.0K t |
| 2018 | $64.8M | 67.8K t |
| 2017 | $54.9M | 59.1K t |
Where South Africa imports meat offal from
The largest suppliers were Argentina (21%), Australia (20%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $13.3M | 21% |
| Australia | $12.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 11% |
| New Zealand | $5.5M | 8.9% |
| France | $4.9M | 7.9% |
| United States | $4.8M | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $4.2M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0206
| 0206.29 | Offal, edible: of bovine animals, (other than tongues and livers), frozen | 44% |
| 0206.22 | Offal, edible: of bovine animals, livers, frozen | 29% |
| 0206.49 | Offal, edible: of swine, (other than livers), frozen | 17% |
| 0206.90 | Offal, edible: of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, frozen | 6.8% |
| 0206.21 | Offal, edible: of bovine animals, tongues, frozen | 2% |
| 0206.41 | Offal, edible: of swine, livers, frozen | 0.5% |
| 0206.10 | Offal, edible: of bovine animals, fresh or chilled | 0.4% |
| 0206.80 | Offal, edible: of sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh or chilled | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.96, 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.
Meat offal exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $8.8 million of meat offal in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (23%), Botswana (23%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $2.1M | 24% |
| Botswana | $2.0M | 23% |
| Eswatini | $1.0M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $679K | 7.7% |
| Mozambique | $564K | 6.4% |
| China | $540K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $539K | 6.1% |
| DR Congo | $401K | 4.6% |
| Namibia | $376K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $170K | 1.9% |
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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: Edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses, asses, mules or hinnies; fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of meat offal imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported meat offal worth $62.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat offal to South Africa?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Australia (20%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat offal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.96 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 imports of meat offal to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.9 million in 2017 to $62.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $71.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export meat offal?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat offal?
The HS code for meat offal is heading 0206. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0206.29 (44% of the value) and 0206.22 (29%). 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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