Corn bran imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn bran by South Africa reached $7.3 million in 2024 (46.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.1 million.
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 | $7.3M | 46.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 79.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 156.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 93.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 79.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 51.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 62.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 51.6K t |
Where South Africa imports corn bran from
Most of the value came from Mozambique (41%), Lesotho (27%), Zambia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.0M | 41% |
| Lesotho | $2.0M | 27% |
| Zambia | $797K | 11% |
| Malawi | $687K | 9.4% |
| Botswana | $557K | 7.7% |
| Namibia | $173K | 2.4% |
| Eswatini | $121K | 1.7% |
| United States | $36K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn bran exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.4 million of corn bran in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Namibia alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $3.8M | 87% |
| Zimbabwe | $312K | 7.2% |
| Botswana | $200K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $55K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa corn bran imports (HS 2302.10): 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 2302.10: Bran, sharps and other residues: of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of corn bran imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported corn bran worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn bran to South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Lesotho (27%) and Zambia (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn bran to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export corn bran?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn bran?
The HS code for corn bran is subheading 2302.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
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