Prepared mustard imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported prepared mustard worth $2.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 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 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports prepared mustard from
Most of the value came from France (31%), United States (22%), Germany (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $815K | 31% |
| United States | $597K | 22% |
| Germany | $585K | 22% |
| Canada | $270K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 5.5% |
| Ukraine | $105K | 4% |
| Egypt | $84K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $24K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared mustard exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.6 million of prepared mustard in 2024 (728 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (26%), Namibia (15%), Eswatini (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $412K | 26% |
| Namibia | $237K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $204K | 13% |
| Thailand | $129K | 8.2% |
| Mozambique | $89K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $87K | 5.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 4% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $51K | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $45K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa prepared mustard imports (HS 2103.30): 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 2103.30: Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mustard imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported prepared mustard worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mustard to South Africa?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($815 thousand), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (22%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mustard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared mustard to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export prepared mustard?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mustard?
The HS code for prepared mustard is subheading 2103.30. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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