Cloves imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cloves by South Africa reached $5.7 million in 2024 (764 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $5.7M | 765 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 560 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 441 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 604 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 474 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 515 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 364 t |
Where South Africa imports cloves from
The largest suppliers were Madagascar (32%), Singapore (21%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $1.8M | 33% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 19% |
| Sri Lanka | $644K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $415K | 7.3% |
| India | $397K | 7% |
| Comoros | $102K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0907
| 0907.10 | Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground | 78% |
| 0907.20 | Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), crushed or ground | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.41 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cloves exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $349 thousand of cloves in 2024 (54 tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (43%), Botswana (21%), Namibia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $151K | 43% |
| Botswana | $72K | 21% |
| Namibia | $37K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 9.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 7.9% |
| Zambia | $8K | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0907: Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems).
Common questions
What is the value of cloves imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cloves worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 764 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply cloves to South Africa?
Madagascar was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Singapore (21%) and Indonesia (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of cloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.41 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $6.89 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 cloves to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export cloves?
Yes. South Africa exported $349 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cloves?
The HS code for cloves is heading 0907. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0907.10 (78% of the value) and 0907.20 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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