Key Market Indicators
South African Livestock Production is projected to reach 13.3 million heads by 2026, a 0.5% decrease compared to 2021. This is a 1.1% decrease compared to 1966. In 2021, South Africa ranked 27th, with Venezuela overtaking it with 13.7 million heads. Brazil, India and the United States respectively occupied positions 2, 3 and 4. South African Livestock Import is set to reach $309 million by 2026, growing 3.3% year on year, since 2005. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 21st, with Japan overtaking it with $254 million. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands respectively occupied positions 2, 3 and 4.
