Double cream exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $7.8 million of double cream in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 112% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $7.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa exports double cream to
Botswana alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $5.9M | 76% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 18% |
| DR Congo | $158K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $98K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $46K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $44K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $43K | 0.6% |
| Lesotho | $27K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $8K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 86% below the world average of $3.00, 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.
Double cream imports to South Africa
Imports of double cream by South Africa reached $368 thousand in 2024 (147 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Denmark accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $243K | 66% |
| Germany | $62K | 17% |
| France | $25K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 6% |
| Italy | $9K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $7K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa double cream exports (HS 0401.50): 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported double cream worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries buy double cream from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Eswatini (18%) and the DR Congo (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average export price of double cream per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of double cream from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import double cream?
Yes. South Africa imported $368 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Germany and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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