Other fresh vegetables exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other fresh vegetables by South Africa reached $52.2 million in 2024 (43.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $52.2M | 43.8K t |
| 2023 | $48.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2022 | $48.3M | 43.8K t |
| 2021 | $50.3M | 51.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.9M | 42.4K t |
| 2019 | $44.9M | 35.4K t |
| 2018 | $43.7M | 37.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.6M | 37.5K t |
Where South Africa exports other fresh vegetables to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (22%), United Kingdom (22%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.7M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $11.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Namibia | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Botswana | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 0709
| 0709.93 | Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled | 52% |
| 0709.99 | Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled | 29% |
| 0709.60 | Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled | 7.7% |
| 0709.51 | Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled | 5.3% |
| 0709.59 | Vegetables: truffles and mushrooms (other than of the genus Agaricus), fresh or chilled | 2.5% |
| 0709.40 | Vegetables: celery (other than celeriac), fresh or chilled | 1.1% |
| 0709.30 | Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled | 0.9% |
| 0709.70 | Vegetables: spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0709.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other fresh vegetables imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $4.8 million of other fresh vegetables in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Namibia (42%), Kenya (11%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.0M | 42% |
| Kenya | $548K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $506K | 11% |
| Zambia | $296K | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $218K | 4.6% |
| Eswatini | $206K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 4% |
| Nigeria | $183K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $112K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $109K | 2.3% |
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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 0709: Vegetables; n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh vegetables exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported other fresh vegetables worth $52.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy other fresh vegetables from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of other fresh vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.79 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 other fresh vegetables from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.6 million in 2017 to $52.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import other fresh vegetables?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Kenya and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh vegetables?
The HS code for other fresh vegetables is heading 0709. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0709.93 (52% of the value) and 0709.99 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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