Frozen potatoes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $7.8 million of frozen potatoes in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.3 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 | $7.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 9.2K t |
Where South Africa exports frozen potatoes to
One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $6.4M | 82% |
| Mozambique | $388K | 5% |
| Namibia | $328K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $328K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $130K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $51K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $35K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 frozen potatoes exports (HS 0710.10): 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 0710.10: Vegetables: potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen potatoes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen potatoes worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen potatoes from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Mozambique (5%) and Namibia (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen potatoes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen potatoes?
The HS code for frozen potatoes is subheading 0710.10. 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.
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