Plant cuttings exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.1 million of plant cuttings in 2024 (98 tonnes). That is 102% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 98 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 25 t |
| 2021 | $939K | 74 t |
| 2020 | $658K | 37 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 213 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $863K | 56 t |
Where South Africa exports plant cuttings to
Egypt alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 72% |
| India | $177K | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $111K | 5.3% |
| Tunisia | $42K | 2% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $29K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $26K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $26K | 1.2% |
| United States | $23K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.63 per kg, 56% above the world average of $13.85. 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.
Plant cuttings imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported plant cuttings worth $1.9 million (112 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plant cuttings exports (HS 0602.10): 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 0602.10: Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips.
Common questions
What is the value of plant cuttings exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plant cuttings worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant cuttings from South Africa?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (8%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant cuttings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.63 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plant cuttings from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $863 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import plant cuttings?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Kenya and Israel. That compares with exports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plant cuttings?
The HS code for plant cuttings is subheading 0602.10. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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