Sheep comprised the largest portion of South Africa’s imported livestock in 2023, with approximately ** animals. The second most important live animal import were chickens, which amounted to ** animals. In terms of local production, chickens were also the most numerous live animal in stock in South Africa.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
FAO. (December 9, 2024). Number of live animals imported into South Africa in 2023, by type (in heads) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1616868/livestock-imports-by-type-south-africa/
FAO. "Number of live animals imported into South Africa in 2023, by type (in heads)." Chart. December 9, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1616868/livestock-imports-by-type-south-africa/
FAO. (2024). Number of live animals imported into South Africa in 2023, by type (in heads). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1616868/livestock-imports-by-type-south-africa/
FAO. "Number of Live Animals Imported into South Africa in 2023, by Type (in Heads)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 9 Dec 2024, /statistics/1616868/livestock-imports-by-type-south-africa/
FAO, Number of live animals imported into South Africa in 2023, by type (in heads) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1616868/livestock-imports-by-type-south-africa/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Number of live animals imported into South Africa in 2023, by type (in heads) [Graph], FAO, December 9, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1616868/livestock-imports-by-type-south-africa/
