South Africa: Market for Eggs, Excluding Hen Eggs 2024

Market Size for Eggs, Excluding Hen Eggs in South Africa

After two years of growth, the South African egg, excluding hen egg market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Eggs, Excluding Hen Eggs in South Africa

In value terms, egg, excluding hen egg production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Eggs, Excluding Hen Eggs

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of eggs, excluding hen eggs were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, egg, excluding hen egg exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for egg, excluding hen egg exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, egg, excluding hen egg exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Botswana (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggs, excluding hen eggs exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mozambique totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average egg, excluding hen egg export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Eggs, Excluding Hen Eggs

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of eggs, excluding hen eggs imported into South Africa skyrocketed to X kg, with an increase of X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, egg, excluding hen egg imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main supplier of egg, excluding hen egg to South Africa, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of eggs, excluding hen eggs to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average egg, excluding hen egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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