Pet food imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pet food by South Africa reached $62.0 million in 2024 (25.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 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 | $62.0M | 25.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.0M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $58.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $63.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2017 | $57.0M | 27.6K t |
Where South Africa imports pet food from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (30%), Czech Republic (20%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $18.8M | 30% |
| Czech Republic | $12.2M | 20% |
| France | $7.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 9% |
| Brazil | $3.7M | 6% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pet food exports from South Africa
Exports of pet food by South Africa reached $54.9 million in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (20%), India (18%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $11.1M | 20% |
| India | $10.0M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $8.5M | 16% |
| Botswana | $5.6M | 10% |
| Philippines | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Angola | $1.7M | 3% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pet food worth $62.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by the Czech Republic (20%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.0 million in 2017 to $62.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $63.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pet food?
Yes. South Africa exported $54.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, India and Malaysia. That compares with imports of $62.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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