Dried ginger imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried ginger by South Africa reached $5.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.9 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 | $5.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports dried ginger from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Mozambique (12%), Tanzania (10%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 41% |
| Mozambique | $643K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $540K | 10% |
| Brazil | $533K | 10% |
| Nigeria | $430K | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $399K | 7.5% |
| India | $287K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 1.7% |
| Myanmar | $67K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $67K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried ginger exports from South Africa
Exports of dried ginger by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (417 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (40%), Namibia (21%), Mozambique (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $478K | 40% |
| Namibia | $249K | 21% |
| Mozambique | $124K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $95K | 8% |
| Lesotho | $59K | 4.9% |
| Botswana | $55K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $48K | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $25K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried ginger imports (HS 0910.11): 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 0910.11: Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried ginger imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried ginger worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried ginger to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Mozambique (12%) and Tanzania (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried ginger per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried ginger to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2020 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dried ginger?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried ginger?
The HS code for dried ginger is subheading 0910.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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