Glucose syrup exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of glucose syrup by South Africa reached $26.5 million in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 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 | $26.5M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 38.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 37.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 55.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 41.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 37.3K t |
Where South Africa exports glucose syrup to
The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (39%), Australia (16%), Botswana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $10.4M | 39% |
| Australia | $4.2M | 16% |
| Botswana | $2.8M | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.1M | 8% |
| Mozambique | $2.0M | 7.5% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Lesotho | $1.3M | 5% |
| New Zealand | $762K | 2.9% |
| Madagascar | $488K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $348K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glucose syrup imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported glucose syrup worth $16.9 million (28.5 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa glucose syrup exports (HS 1702.30): 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 1702.30: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of glucose syrup exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported glucose syrup worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy glucose syrup from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Australia (16%) and Botswana (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average export price of glucose syrup per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of glucose syrup from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import glucose syrup?
Yes. South Africa imported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup?
The HS code for glucose syrup is subheading 1702.30. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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