Gin exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported gin worth $17.0 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 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 | $17.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa exports gin to
Most of it went to China (17%), Botswana (16%), Namibia (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 17% |
| Botswana | $2.8M | 16% |
| Namibia | $2.5M | 15% |
| Eswatini | $2.4M | 14% |
| Lesotho | $966K | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $915K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $706K | 4.1% |
| United States | $540K | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $534K | 3.1% |
| Ghana | $355K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.79, 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.
Gin imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported gin worth $10.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United Kingdom alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 82% |
| France | $901K | 8.6% |
| United States | $423K | 4% |
| Italy | $291K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $81K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $30K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gin exports (HS 2208.50): 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 2208.50: Gin and geneva.
Common questions
What is the value of gin exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported gin worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy gin from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Botswana (16%) and Namibia (15%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average export price of gin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gin from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import gin?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, France and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gin?
The HS code for gin is subheading 2208.50. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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