Sausages exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $18.6 million of sausages in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 12.2K t |
Where South Africa exports sausages to
One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $12.1M | 65% |
| Mozambique | $3.0M | 16% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 7% |
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Seychelles | $450K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $132K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $108K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $84K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $81K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $74K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 71% below the world average of $4.90, 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.
Sausages imports to South Africa
Imports of sausages by South Africa reached $1.0 million in 2024 (106 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $536K | 51% |
| Spain | $454K | 44% |
| France | $16K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 1.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.6% |
| Lesotho | $3K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 1601: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products.
Common questions
What is the value of sausages exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sausages worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy sausages from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Mozambique (16%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of sausages per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $4.90 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 sausages from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $19.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import sausages?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Spain and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sausages?
The HS code for sausages is heading 1601. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1601.00. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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