Frozen vegetable mixture exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported frozen vegetable mixture worth $4.2 million (2.3 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 2018, at $7.1 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 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa exports frozen vegetable mixture to
Namibia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.2M | 52% |
| Botswana | $592K | 14% |
| Lesotho | $417K | 9.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $343K | 8.1% |
| Mozambique | $278K | 6.6% |
| Eswatini | $203K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $69K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $12K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.52, 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.
Frozen vegetable mixture imports to South Africa
Imports of frozen vegetable mixture by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (740 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Netherlands (28%), Belgium (24%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+795% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $550K | 28% |
| Belgium | $458K | 24% |
| India | $273K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $241K | 12% |
| France | $135K | 6.9% |
| Canada | $96K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $62K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $34K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa frozen vegetable mixture exports (HS 2004.90): 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 2004.90: Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetable mixture exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen vegetable mixture worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen vegetable mixture from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Botswana (14%) and Lesotho (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen vegetable mixture per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen vegetable mixture from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import frozen vegetable mixture?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Belgium and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetable mixture?
The HS code for frozen vegetable mixture is subheading 2004.90. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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