Fresh button mushrooms exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh button mushrooms by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (803 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 803 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 915 t |
Where South Africa exports fresh button mushrooms to
The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (24%), Botswana (22%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $664K | 24% |
| Botswana | $602K | 22% |
| Eswatini | $322K | 12% |
| Namibia | $260K | 9.5% |
| Mozambique | $171K | 6.2% |
| Lesotho | $169K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $165K | 6% |
| United States | $118K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $53K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $44K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh button mushrooms exports (HS 0709.51): 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 0709.51: Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh button mushrooms exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh button mushrooms worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 803 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh button mushrooms from South Africa?
Mauritius was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($664 thousand), followed by Botswana (22%) and Eswatini (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh button mushrooms per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh button mushrooms from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh button mushrooms?
The HS code for fresh button mushrooms is subheading 0709.51. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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