Edible nuts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of edible nuts by South Africa reached $29.0 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% 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 | $29.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 7.5K t |
Where South Africa imports edible nuts from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (35%), Cote d'Ivoire (14%), Benin (13%). Among the main suppliers, Benin grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $10.3M | 35% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.0M | 14% |
| Benin | $3.7M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $3.6M | 13% |
| Philippines | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $653K | 2.3% |
| Bolivia | $521K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $479K | 1.7% |
| Peru | $348K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0801
| 0801.32 | Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled | 67% |
| 0801.11 | Nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated | 25% |
| 0801.22 | Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled | 4.9% |
| 0801.19 | Nuts, edible: coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp) | 1.8% |
| 0801.21 | Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 1.1% |
| 0801.31 | Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 0.3% |
| 0801.12 | Nuts, edible: coconuts, in the inner shell (endocarp) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 104% above the world average of $1.62. 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.
Edible nuts exports from South Africa
Exports of edible nuts by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (736 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (22%), Botswana (19%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $490K | 22% |
| Botswana | $438K | 19% |
| Canada | $294K | 13% |
| Namibia | $187K | 8.2% |
| Zambia | $170K | 7.5% |
| Eswatini | $89K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $63K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $56K | 2.5% |
| France | $56K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of edible nuts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported edible nuts worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply edible nuts to South Africa?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (14%) and Benin (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of edible nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of edible nuts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $35.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export edible nuts?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Botswana and Canada. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible nuts?
The HS code for edible nuts is heading 0801. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0801.32 (67% of the value) and 0801.11 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0801 page.
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