Cereal pellets exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cereal pellets by South Africa reached $2.5 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $133K | 237 t |
| 2021 | $85K | 182 t |
| 2020 | $375K | 975 t |
| 2019 | $431K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $207K | 195 t |
| 2017 | $831K | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa exports cereal pellets to
DR Congo alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 62% |
| Republic of the Congo | $542K | 22% |
| Zambia | $150K | 6.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $95K | 3.8% |
| Lesotho | $40K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $31K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $19K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $11K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, close to the world average of $0.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal pellets imports to South Africa
Imports of cereal pellets by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 127 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 65% |
| Spain | $222K | 11% |
| China | $177K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 8.3% |
| Denmark | $129K | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cereal pellets exports (HS 1103.20): 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 1103.20: Cereal pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal pellets exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cereal pellets worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 81 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal pellets from South Africa?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (22%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal pellets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal pellets from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $831 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $798 thousand a year.
Does South Africa also import cereal pellets?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Spain and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $414 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cereal pellets?
The HS code for cereal pellets is subheading 1103.20. 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 1103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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