Plant extracts and saps exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plant extracts and saps by South Africa reached $12.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.0 million.
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 | $12.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 819 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa exports plant extracts and saps to
Most of it went to Germany (29%), United States (17%), Iran (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 29% |
| United States | $2.2M | 17% |
| Iran | $872K | 6.8% |
| Argentina | $711K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $660K | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $474K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $427K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $348K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $307K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $296K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 29% below the world average of $12.20, 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.
Plant extracts and saps imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $10.4 million of plant extracts and saps in 2024 (390 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (26%), India (10%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 26% |
| India | $1.1M | 10% |
| France | $1.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $796K | 7.6% |
| Chile | $672K | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $554K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $512K | 4.9% |
| United States | $393K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $375K | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $352K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plant extracts and saps exports (HS 1302.19): 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 1302.19: Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.
Common questions
What is the value of plant extracts and saps exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plant extracts and saps worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy plant extracts and saps from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Iran (7%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average export price of plant extracts and saps per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $12.20 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 extracts and saps from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import plant extracts and saps?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant extracts and saps?
The HS code for plant extracts and saps is subheading 1302.19. 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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