Fresh vegetables (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported fresh vegetables (other) worth $15.3 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.9 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 | $15.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 10.2K t |
Where South Africa exports fresh vegetables (other) to
Most of it went to Netherlands (24%), United Kingdom (19%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Namibia | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| Botswana | $863K | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $753K | 4.9% |
| Slovakia | $619K | 4% |
| Italy | $542K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $517K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $419K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh vegetables (other) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported fresh vegetables (other) worth $1.8 million (870 tonnes). Most of the value came from Kenya (30%), Mozambique (27%), Zambia (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $547K | 30% |
| Mozambique | $497K | 27% |
| Zambia | $285K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 10% |
| Egypt | $112K | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $64K | 3.5% |
| India | $52K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $46K | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $20K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh vegetables (other) exports (HS 0709.99): 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 0709.99: Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh vegetables (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh vegetables (other) worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh vegetables (other) from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh vegetables (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.58 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 vegetables (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import fresh vegetables (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh vegetables (other)?
The HS code for fresh vegetables (other) is subheading 0709.99. 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?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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