Cereals (other varieties) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $4.9 million of cereals (other varieties) in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 18% less 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 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
Where South Africa exports cereals (other varieties) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Canada (24%), Mauritania (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 34% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 25% |
| Mauritania | $727K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $573K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $183K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $124K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 2% |
| Papua New Guinea | $70K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $70K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $46K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 189% above the world average of $0.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1008.90: Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10.
Common questions
What is the value of cereals (other varieties) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cereals (other varieties) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 122 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereals (other varieties) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Canada (24%) and Mauritania (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereals (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 189% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereals (other varieties) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereals (other varieties)?
The HS code for cereals (other varieties) is subheading 1008.90. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
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