Desiccated coconut imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported desiccated coconut worth $7.1 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.1 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 | $7.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 4.2K t |
Where South Africa imports desiccated coconut from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (34%), Philippines (33%), Indonesia (26%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 34% |
| Philippines | $2.4M | 33% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 26% |
| Sri Lanka | $258K | 3.6% |
| India | $97K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $67K | 0.9% |
| China | $49K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $32K | 0.4% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Desiccated coconut exports from South Africa
Exports of desiccated coconut by South Africa reached $970 thousand in 2024 (392 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (45%), Zambia (14%), Namibia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $434K | 45% |
| Zambia | $137K | 14% |
| Namibia | $93K | 9.6% |
| Botswana | $72K | 7.4% |
| Eswatini | $63K | 6.4% |
| Malawi | $41K | 4.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 4.2% |
| Madagascar | $24K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $14K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa desiccated coconut imports (HS 0801.11): 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 0801.11: Nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated.
Common questions
What is the value of desiccated coconut imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported desiccated coconut worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply desiccated coconut to South Africa?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Philippines (33%) and Indonesia (26%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of desiccated coconut per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of desiccated coconut to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export desiccated coconut?
Yes. South Africa exported $970 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for desiccated coconut?
The HS code for desiccated coconut is subheading 0801.11. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0801 page.
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