Dried peas imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.7 million of dried peas in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $5.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 12.4K t |
Where South Africa imports dried peas from
Most of the value came from Ukraine (42%), Turkey (25%), Canada (6%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $2.4M | 42% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 25% |
| Canada | $360K | 6.3% |
| New Zealand | $246K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $175K | 3.1% |
| Botswana | $141K | 2.5% |
| Russia | $130K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $127K | 2.2% |
| France | $108K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $92K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried peas exports from South Africa
Exports of dried peas by South Africa reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.9M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $312K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $188K | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $186K | 7% |
| Botswana | $57K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $11K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried peas imports (HS 0713.10): 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 0713.10: Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried peas imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried peas worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried peas to South Africa?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried peas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.44 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 peas to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dried peas?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, the United Kingdom and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried peas?
The HS code for dried peas is subheading 0713.10. 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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