Bran imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bran by South Africa reached $24.7 million in 2024 (137.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.7M | 137.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 228.0K t |
| 2022 | $45.2M | 317.1K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 257.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 199.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 177.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 200.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 176.0K t |
Where South Africa imports bran from
One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $14.5M | 59% |
| Lesotho | $2.7M | 11% |
| Malawi | $2.5M | 10% |
| Botswana | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Eswatini | $879K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $594K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $402K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $67K | 0.3% |
| United States | $37K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2302
| 2302.30 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof | 68% |
| 2302.10 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof | 30% |
| 2302.40 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of other cereals, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof | 2.4% |
| 2302.50 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bran exports from South Africa
Exports of bran by South Africa reached $6.0 million in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $3.8M | 63% |
| Lesotho | $516K | 8.6% |
| Botswana | $497K | 8.3% |
| Cambodia | $322K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $312K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $275K | 4.6% |
| Eswatini | $200K | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $42K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $34K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported bran worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply bran to South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Lesotho (11%) and Malawi (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of bran to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $45.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export bran?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Lesotho and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2302.30 (68% of the value) and 2302.10 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
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