Margarine (solid) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $33.0 million of margarine (solid) in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged 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 | $33.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.8M | 80.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 24.0K t |
Where South Africa exports margarine (solid) to
Most of it went to Namibia (30%), Mozambique (17%), Botswana (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $9.9M | 30% |
| Mozambique | $5.6M | 17% |
| Botswana | $4.1M | 12% |
| Mauritius | $3.7M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $3.5M | 11% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 6.2% |
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $892K | 2.7% |
| Lesotho | $788K | 2.4% |
| Madagascar | $618K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine (solid) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $245 thousand of margarine (solid) in 2024 (139 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $162K | 66% |
| Belgium | $53K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa margarine (solid) exports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported margarine (solid) worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 143 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy margarine (solid) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Mozambique (17%) and Botswana (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average export price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of margarine (solid) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.7 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $40.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import margarine (solid)?
Yes. South Africa imported $245 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, Belgium and Malaysia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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