Prepared peanuts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared peanuts by South Africa reached $18.7 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 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 | $18.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 7.4K t |
Where South Africa imports prepared peanuts from
Most of the value came from India (47%), Argentina (22%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.9M | 47% |
| Argentina | $4.1M | 22% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 9.6% |
| China | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Benin | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Cyprus | $424K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $381K | 2% |
| United States | $126K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $69K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $66K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared peanuts exports from South Africa
Exports of prepared peanuts by South Africa reached $18.4 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Botswana (30%), Namibia (19%), Eswatini (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $5.4M | 30% |
| Namibia | $3.6M | 20% |
| Eswatini | $1.7M | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 9% |
| Lesotho | $1.3M | 7% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $768K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $551K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $287K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $280K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa prepared peanuts imports (HS 2008.11): 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 2008.11: Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared peanuts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported prepared peanuts worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared peanuts to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Argentina (22%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.89 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 peanuts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export prepared peanuts?
Yes. South Africa exported $18.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. That compares with imports of $18.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared peanuts?
The HS code for prepared peanuts is subheading 2008.11. 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 2008 page.
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