Cocoa butter imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $28.7 million of cocoa butter in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 3.5K t |
Where South Africa imports cocoa butter from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (44%), Indonesia (43%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $12.5M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $12.4M | 43% |
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $576K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $557K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $185K | 0.6% |
| France | $24K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | $10K | 0% |
| Germany | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.94 per kg, close to the world average of $10.99.
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 1804: Cocoa; butter, fat and oil.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa butter imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cocoa butter worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa butter to South Africa?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Indonesia (43%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.94 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $10.99 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 cocoa butter to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cocoa butter?
The HS code for cocoa butter is heading 1804. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1804.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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