Key Market Indicators
South Africa's animal feed imports are projected to hit approximately 177 million kilograms by 2028, rising from nearly 146 million kilograms in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 3%. Since 2005, the country's demand for animal feed has increased by 3.9% year on year. On the export front, South Africa is set to reach roughly 210 million kilograms by 2028, up from about 189 million kilograms in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2005, the nation's animal feed supply has grown at a rate of 3.2% per year. In 2023, South Africa ranked 23rd globally in animal feed exports, with Serbia just ahead at nearly 189 million kilograms. The top exporters in this category were Germany, Belgium, and the United States, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.