Prepared frozen vegetables imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared frozen vegetables by South Africa reached $21.3 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.7 million.
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 | $21.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 46.5K t |
| 2022 | $33.9M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 35.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 25.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 15.2K t |
Where South Africa imports prepared frozen vegetables from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $12.7M | 60% |
| France | $3.7M | 17% |
| India | $2.7M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $866K | 4.1% |
| United States | $645K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $243K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $136K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $96K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $41K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2004
| 2004.10 | Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen | 91% |
| 2004.90 | Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid… | 9.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared frozen vegetables exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported prepared frozen vegetables worth $19.5 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (32%), Botswana (25%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $6.3M | 32% |
| Botswana | $4.9M | 25% |
| Eswatini | $2.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| Zambia | $955K | 4.9% |
| Mozambique | $747K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $730K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $711K | 3.7% |
| Lesotho | $581K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $348K | 1.8% |
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 2004: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared frozen vegetables imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported prepared frozen vegetables worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared frozen vegetables to South Africa?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by France (17%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.56 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 prepared frozen vegetables to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $65.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export prepared frozen vegetables?
Yes. South Africa exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. That compares with imports of $21.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared frozen vegetables?
The HS code for prepared frozen vegetables is heading 2004. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2004.10 (91% of the value) and 2004.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2004 page.
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