Other oil seeds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported other oil seeds worth $13.0 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $13.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 22.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 10.4K t |
Where South Africa imports other oil seeds from
Most of the value came from India (32%), China (10%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 32% |
| China | $1.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| Guatemala | $834K | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $792K | 6.1% |
| Paraguay | $629K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $529K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $514K | 4% |
| United States | $319K | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $298K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 1207
| 1207.40 | Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken | 44% |
| 1207.99 | Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken | 23% |
| 1207.70 | Oil seeds: melon seeds, whether or not broken | 15% |
| 1207.50 | Oil seeds: mustard seeds, whether or not broken | 6% |
| 1207.91 | Oil seeds: poppy seeds, whether or not broken | 5.4% |
| 1207.29 | Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken | 3.3% |
| 1207.21 | Oil seeds: cotton seeds, seed, whether or not broken | 2.8% |
| 1207.60 | Oil seeds: safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds, whether or not broken | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other oil seeds exports from South Africa
Exports of other oil seeds by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (589 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (10%), Zimbabwe (10%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+970% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $212K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $212K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 9.9% |
| Kenya | $192K | 9.3% |
| Namibia | $142K | 6.9% |
| DR Congo | $129K | 6.3% |
| Botswana | $108K | 5.3% |
| France | $100K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $79K | 3.8% |
| Chile | $71K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 1207: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, n.e.c. in chapter 12; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of other oil seeds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported other oil seeds worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply other oil seeds to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of other oil seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.38 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 other oil seeds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export other oil seeds?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other oil seeds?
The HS code for other oil seeds is heading 1207. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1207.40 (44% of the value) and 1207.99 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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