Dried kidney beans imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dried kidney beans worth $43.6 million (34.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 301% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $43.6M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 26.0K t |
Where South Africa imports dried kidney beans from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $25.1M | 58% |
| China | $5.2M | 12% |
| Ethiopia | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| Argentina | $2.9M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $498K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $494K | 1.1% |
| Uruguay | $493K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried kidney beans exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $8.1 million of dried kidney beans in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (48%), India (21%), Lesotho (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.9M | 48% |
| India | $1.7M | 21% |
| Lesotho | $915K | 11% |
| Botswana | $468K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 3.8% |
| Eswatini | $231K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $138K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $118K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $62K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried kidney beans imports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried kidney beans worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 301% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried kidney beans to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Ethiopia (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried kidney beans to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dried kidney beans?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, India and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $35.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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