Pectin and pectates imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pectin and pectates by South Africa reached $5.0 million in 2024 (511 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% 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 | $5.0M | 511 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 317 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 872 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 441 t |
Where South Africa imports pectin and pectates from
The largest suppliers were Spain (20%), Italy (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.0M | 20% |
| Italy | $726K | 14% |
| Germany | $639K | 13% |
| Denmark | $497K | 9.9% |
| Czech Republic | $472K | 9.4% |
| China | $461K | 9.2% |
| Switzerland | $362K | 7.2% |
| Eswatini | $344K | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $234K | 4.7% |
| India | $220K | 4.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 30% below the world average of $14.14, 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.
Pectin and pectates exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $380 thousand of pectin and pectates in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $278K | 73% |
| Zambia | $71K | 19% |
| United States | $11K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $4K | 1% |
| Eswatini | $4K | 1% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pectin and pectates imports (HS 1302.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1302.20: Pectic substances: pectinates and pectates.
Common questions
What is the value of pectin and pectates imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pectin and pectates worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 511 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply pectin and pectates to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of pectin and pectates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $14.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pectin and pectates to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pectin and pectates?
Yes. South Africa exported $380 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pectin and pectates?
The HS code for pectin and pectates is subheading 1302.20. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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