Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 320,573 t of edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen, the 7th largest in the world (3.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 320,573 t
- World rank
- 7 of 161
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 320,573 t
- 2024
Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.3%
- 3.4% in 2014
- kg per person
- 5.01
- world 1.19
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Australia | 362,567 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Mexico | 350,562 | 3.6% |
| 7 | South Africa | 320,573 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Russia | 294,045 | 3.0% |
| 9 | Uzbekistan | 177,265 | 1.8% |
Map of world production of edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 320,573 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 300,323 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 293,315 | −4.3% |
| 2021 | 306,374 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 302,941 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 301,620 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 291,844 | −1.1% |
| 2017 | 295,002 | −6.9% |
| 2016 | 317,000 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 312,087 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 291,101 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 277,267 | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 254,545 | −0.3% |
| 2011 | 255,418 | −2.1% |
| 2010 | 260,945 | +12% |
| 2009 | 233,600 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 232,145 | −3.7% |
| 2007 | 241,164 | −0.4% |
| 2006 | 242,036 | +12% |
| 2005 | 217,018 | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 198,691 | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 184,727 | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 168,436 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 166,400 | −1.7% |
| 2000 | 169,309 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 162,327 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 151,855 | −34% |
| 1997 | 229,527 | +64% |
| 1996 | 139,636 | −8.2% |
| 1995 | 152,145 | −6.1% |
| 1994 | 162,036 | −15% |
| 1993 | 191,418 | −8.7% |
| 1992 | 209,600 | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 198,109 | +12% |
| 1990 | 177,164 | +12% |
| 1989 | 157,673 | −0.6% |
| 1988 | 158,545 | −8.6% |
| 1987 | 173,382 | −1.3% |
| 1986 | 175,709 | −7.1% |
| 1985 | 189,091 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 180,364 | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 171,055 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 169,309 | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 157,673 | −7.3% |
| 1980 | 170,088 | −8.9% |
| 1979 | 186,776 | +9.1% |
| 1978 | 171,253 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 158,164 | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 147,942 | −1.3% |
| 1975 | 149,828 | −2.3% |
| 1974 | 153,320 | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 142,078 | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 135,724 | +12% |
| 1971 | 121,006 | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 112,924 | −0.5% |
| 1969 | 113,455 | +9.9% |
| 1968 | 103,273 | −6.1% |
| 1967 | 109,964 | −12% |
| 1966 | 125,091 | −4.4% |
| 1965 | 130,909 | −0.7% |
| 1964 | 131,782 | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 124,800 | +9.7% |
| 1962 | 113,790 | +0.2% |
| 1961 | 113,545 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,959 t USD 8.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 92
- Imports
- 48,937 t USD 49.0 m
- Importer rank
- 10 of 160
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen in South Africa?
South Africa produced 320,573 t in 2024, 3.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen?
South Africa ranked 7th of 161 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 15.8% of the world total.
How has the production of edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen in South Africa changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does South Africa export or import edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 4,959 t (USD 8.0 m) and imports of 48,937 t (USD 49.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for South Africa is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.