Non-alcoholic beer imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported non-alcoholic beer worth $3.2 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 4.2K t |
Where South Africa imports non-alcoholic beer from
Mexico alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.2M | 68% |
| Germany | $432K | 13% |
| Denmark | $350K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $128K | 4% |
| Namibia | $28K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-alcoholic beer exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.3 million of non-alcoholic beer in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (33%), United States (13%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $440K | 33% |
| United States | $170K | 13% |
| Namibia | $140K | 11% |
| Kenya | $121K | 9.1% |
| Eswatini | $93K | 7% |
| Lesotho | $72K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $71K | 5.4% |
| DR Congo | $54K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $47K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $25K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa non-alcoholic beer imports (HS 2202.91): 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 2202.91: Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beer.
Common questions
What is the value of non-alcoholic beer imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported non-alcoholic beer worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-alcoholic beer to South Africa?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Denmark (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-alcoholic beer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-alcoholic beer to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export non-alcoholic beer?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the United States and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-alcoholic beer?
The HS code for non-alcoholic beer is subheading 2202.91. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2202 page.
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