Oats imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oats by South Africa reached $9.8 million in 2024 (32.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $9.8M | 32.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 39.1K t |
| 2022 | $65K | 103 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 20.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 39.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 24.7K t |
Where South Africa imports oats from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uruguay grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.2M | 95% |
| Uruguay | $496K | 5.1% |
| Lesotho | $11K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1004
| 1004.90 | Cereals: oats, other than seed | 95% |
| 1004.10 | Cereals: oats, seeds | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, close to the world average of $0.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oats exports from South Africa
Exports of oats by South Africa reached $873 thousand in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (43%), Mozambique (13%), Zimbabwe (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $373K | 43% |
| Mozambique | $112K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $101K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $91K | 10% |
| Zambia | $66K | 7.5% |
| Slovakia | $33K | 3.8% |
| Botswana | $29K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $23K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $16K | 1.8% |
| Eswatini | $12K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1004: Oats.
Common questions
What is the value of oats imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oats worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply oats to South Africa?
Canada was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Uruguay (5%) and Lesotho (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Uruguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of oats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.31 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 imports of oats to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $10.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export oats?
Yes. South Africa exported $873 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oats?
The HS code for oats is heading 1004. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1004.90 (95% of the value) and 1004.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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