Malt extract exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported malt extract worth $120.6 million (41.2 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $120.6M | 41.2K t |
| 2023 | $134.4M | 50.2K t |
| 2022 | $126.6M | 42.0K t |
| 2021 | $117.3M | 41.9K t |
| 2020 | $97.9M | 41.3K t |
| 2019 | $96.0M | 39.6K t |
| 2018 | $87.9M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $70.1M | 33.4K t |
Where South Africa exports malt extract to
Most of it went to Mozambique (17%), Botswana (17%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $20.7M | 17% |
| Botswana | $20.5M | 17% |
| Zambia | $14.2M | 12% |
| Namibia | $12.8M | 11% |
| DR Congo | $7.3M | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $6.8M | 5.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.0M | 4.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4.2M | 3.5% |
| Lesotho | $4.2M | 3.5% |
| Cameroon | $3.5M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale | 56% |
| 1901.90 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 | 27% |
| 1901.20 | Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Malt extract imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $56.4 million of malt extract in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (36%), Switzerland (11%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $20.4M | 36% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 9.8% |
| Denmark | $4.4M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $941K | 1.7% |
| Botswana | $860K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported malt extract worth $120.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy malt extract from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Botswana (17%) and Zambia (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of malt extract from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $70.1 million in 2017 to $120.6 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $134.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import malt extract?
Yes. South Africa imported $56.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $64.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (56% of the value) and 1901.90 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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