What is the price of live eels per kilogram/pound in South Africa today?
The retail price range for South Africa live eels is between US$ 0.09 and US$ 0.50 per kilogram or between US$ 0.04 and US$ 0.23 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of live eels in South Africa
The retail price range in Rand for live eels is between ZAR 1.69 and ZAR 9.79 per kilogram or between ZAR 0.77 and ZAR 4.44 per pound(lb) in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for South Africa live eels is between US$ 0.06 and US$ 0.35 per kilogram or between US$ 0.03 and US$ 0.16 per pound(lb).
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South Africa Live Eels Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of Live Eels from South Africa has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2018, the export price per kilogram was $2.45, which increased to $2.60 in 2019. In 2020, the price rose to $2.75, and in 2021 it further increased to $2.90. The most recent data shows that the export price per kilogram of Live Eels from South Africa was $3.05 in 2022. This represents an overall increase of 24.5% in the export price over the past five years. Based on this trend, it is likely that the export price of Live Eels from South Africa will continue to increase in the coming years, with an estimated price of $3.20 in 2023 and $3.35 in 2024.South Africa Live Eels Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price of Live Eels into South Africa has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2018, the import price per kilogram was $2.50, which increased to $2.90 in 2019. In 2020, the price rose to $3.20, and in 2021 it further increased to $3.50. The most recent data shows that the import price per kilogram of Live Eels into South Africa was $3.80 in 2022. Overall, the import price of Live Eels into South Africa has increased by 52% over the past five years. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, and it is predicted that the import price per kilogram of Live Eels into South Africa will reach $4.10 in 2023 and $4.40 in 2024.Export values for South Africa live eels
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