Organic fertilizer exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported organic fertilizer worth $14.8 million (15.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 34% 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 | $14.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 10.7K t |
Where South Africa exports organic fertilizer to
The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (19%), Spain (12%), Zambia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.9M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 12% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $810K | 5.5% |
| Bulgaria | $673K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $449K | 3% |
| Germany | $395K | 2.7% |
| Chile | $394K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $385K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 194% above the world average of $0.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Organic fertilizer imports to South Africa
Imports of organic fertilizer by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Kenya (24%), France (13%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.1M | 24% |
| France | $592K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $547K | 12% |
| Australia | $520K | 12% |
| Namibia | $390K | 8.8% |
| Canada | $319K | 7.2% |
| China | $313K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $273K | 6.2% |
| United States | $162K | 3.7% |
| Botswana | $53K | 1.2% |
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 3101: Fertilizers; animal or vegetable, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of organic fertilizer exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported organic fertilizer worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy organic fertilizer from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average export price of organic fertilizer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 194% above the world average of $0.32 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 organic fertilizer from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import organic fertilizer?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, France and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic fertilizer?
The HS code for organic fertilizer is heading 3101. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3101.00. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3101 page.
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