Fresh peppers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh peppers by South Africa reached $4.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa exports fresh peppers to
Most of it went to Netherlands (14%), Lesotho (12%), Mozambique (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+700% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $559K | 14% |
| Lesotho | $497K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $402K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 9% |
| Namibia | $319K | 8% |
| Poland | $307K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $300K | 7.5% |
| Eswatini | $266K | 6.6% |
| Ethiopia | $242K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $172K | 4.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh peppers imports to South Africa
Imports of fresh peppers by South Africa reached $358 thousand in 2024 (565 tonnes). Namibia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $243K | 68% |
| Eswatini | $52K | 15% |
| Malawi | $44K | 12% |
| Zambia | $10K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh peppers exports (HS 0709.60): 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 0709.60: Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh peppers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh peppers worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh peppers from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($559 thousand), followed by Lesotho (12%) and Mozambique (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh peppers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh peppers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import fresh peppers?
Yes. South Africa imported $358 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Eswatini and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh peppers?
The HS code for fresh peppers is subheading 0709.60. 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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