Fresh green beans imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fresh green beans worth $2.2 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.7 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 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $677K | 469 t |
Where South Africa imports fresh green beans from
One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 68% |
| Zambia | $205K | 9.3% |
| Kenya | $204K | 9.3% |
| Botswana | $125K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $81K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $47K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $41K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 67% below the world average of $1.90, 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.
Fresh green beans exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fresh green beans worth $710 thousand (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (28%), Botswana (18%), Mozambique (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $201K | 28% |
| Botswana | $125K | 18% |
| Mozambique | $124K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $114K | 16% |
| Eswatini | $94K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $19K | 2.7% |
| Mauritius | $10K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh green beans imports (HS 0708.20): 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 0708.20: Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh green beans imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fresh green beans worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh green beans to South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Zambia (9%) and Kenya (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh green beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $1.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh green beans to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $677 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fresh green beans?
Yes. South Africa exported $710 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh green beans?
The HS code for fresh green beans is subheading 0708.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0708 page.
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