Dried vegetable mixtures imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dried vegetable mixtures worth $20.9 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 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 | $20.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 6.1K t |
Where South Africa imports dried vegetable mixtures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 70% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| India | $1.7M | 8% |
| Germany | $928K | 4.4% |
| United States | $606K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $425K | 2% |
| Serbia | $151K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $121K | 0.6% |
| France | $71K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.26, 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.
Dried vegetable mixtures exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported dried vegetable mixtures worth $2.9 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (46%), Switzerland (12%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 46% |
| Switzerland | $355K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $175K | 5.9% |
| United States | $163K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $90K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $81K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $59K | 2% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried vegetable mixtures imports (HS 0712.90): 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 0712.90: Vegetables: mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried vegetable mixtures imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried vegetable mixtures worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried vegetable mixtures to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 919% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried vegetable mixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.26 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 vegetable mixtures to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dried vegetable mixtures?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried vegetable mixtures?
The HS code for dried vegetable mixtures is subheading 0712.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0712 page.
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