Dried chili peppers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dried chili peppers worth $6.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% 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 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 848 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
Where South Africa imports dried chili peppers from
Most of the value came from Zimbabwe (28%), Zambia (27%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.9M | 28% |
| Zambia | $1.9M | 27% |
| China | $1.4M | 20% |
| India | $762K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $508K | 7.4% |
| Malawi | $228K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $101K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 1% |
| Ethiopia | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried chili peppers exports from South Africa
Exports of dried chili peppers by South Africa reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Hungary alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $3.0M | 56% |
| Spain | $899K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $785K | 15% |
| Australia | $140K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.7% |
| France | $78K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $36K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried chili peppers imports (HS 0904.21): 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 0904.21: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chili peppers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried chili peppers worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chili peppers to South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Zambia (27%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chili peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chili peppers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dried chili peppers?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chili peppers?
The HS code for dried chili peppers is subheading 0904.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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