Peanuts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $46.7 million of peanuts in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $46.7M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 34.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.1M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 40.5K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 36.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 28.9K t |
Where South Africa imports peanuts from
Brazil alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $27.2M | 58% |
| Malawi | $10.2M | 22% |
| Namibia | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Argentina | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Paraguay | $709K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $240K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $167K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 98% |
| 1202.30 | Ground-nuts: seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken | 1.5% |
| 1202.41 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Peanuts exports from South Africa
Exports of peanuts by South Africa reached $16.0 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (23%), Mozambique (20%), Zimbabwe (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.7M | 23% |
| Mozambique | $3.2M | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 10% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Norway | $326K | 2% |
| Lesotho | $236K | 1.5% |
| Botswana | $173K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $166K | 1% |
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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported peanuts worth $46.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by Malawi (22%) and Namibia (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.29 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 peanuts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $46.7 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export peanuts?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (98% of the value) and 1202.30 (2%). 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 1202 page.
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