Carrots and turnips exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carrots and turnips by South Africa reached $14.0 million in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 17.5K t |
Where South Africa exports carrots and turnips to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (18%), Netherlands (16%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.5M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $972K | 7% |
| Namibia | $938K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $855K | 6.1% |
| Lesotho | $762K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $746K | 5.3% |
| Mauritius | $382K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $374K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa carrots and turnips exports (HS 0706.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0706.10: Vegetables, root: carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of carrots and turnips exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported carrots and turnips worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy carrots and turnips from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average export price of carrots and turnips per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of carrots and turnips from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carrots and turnips?
The HS code for carrots and turnips is subheading 0706.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0706 page.
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