Frozen peas imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.1 million of frozen peas in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports frozen peas from
Most of the value came from Spain (41%), Belgium (22%), New Zealand (20%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $864K | 41% |
| Belgium | $465K | 22% |
| New Zealand | $411K | 20% |
| China | $112K | 5.3% |
| Poland | $108K | 5.1% |
| Argentina | $46K | 2.2% |
| India | $38K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen peas exports from South Africa
Exports of frozen peas by South Africa reached $361 thousand in 2024 (276 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (39%), Zambia (20%), Namibia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $141K | 39% |
| Zambia | $73K | 20% |
| Namibia | $53K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $41K | 11% |
| Angola | $15K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $14K | 3.9% |
| Lesotho | $9K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $6K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 1.2% |
| Ghana | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen peas imports (HS 0710.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0710.21: Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen peas imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported frozen peas worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen peas to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($864 thousand), followed by Belgium (22%) and New Zealand (20%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen peas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen peas to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export frozen peas?
Yes. South Africa exported $361 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen peas?
The HS code for frozen peas is subheading 0710.21. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 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.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for South Africa
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.