Cassava starch imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cassava starch by South Africa reached $13.6 million in 2024 (22.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $13.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 15.7K t |
Where South Africa imports cassava starch from
Thailand alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.0M | 59% |
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 22% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 18% |
| Mozambique | $163K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $42K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $7K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cassava starch exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported cassava starch worth $1.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (39%), Zimbabwe (29%), United States (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $632K | 39% |
| Zimbabwe | $478K | 29% |
| United States | $346K | 21% |
| Botswana | $82K | 5% |
| Australia | $44K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $42K | 2.6% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cassava starch imports (HS 1108.14): 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 1108.14: Starch: manioc (cassava).
Common questions
What is the value of cassava starch imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cassava starch worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cassava starch to South Africa?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Vietnam (22%) and Brazil (18%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 731% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassava starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cassava starch to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cassava starch?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Zimbabwe and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cassava starch?
The HS code for cassava starch is subheading 1108.14. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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