Puffed cereals exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported puffed cereals worth $37.6 million (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $36.7M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.2M | 18.5K t |
Where South Africa exports puffed cereals to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (23%), Namibia (21%), Mozambique (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $8.5M | 23% |
| Namibia | $7.9M | 21% |
| Mozambique | $6.4M | 17% |
| Lesotho | $4.5M | 12% |
| Eswatini | $3.1M | 8.2% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $451K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $360K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.46, 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.
Puffed cereals imports to South Africa
Imports of puffed cereals by South Africa reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (34%), Poland (16%), Portugal (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 34% |
| Poland | $669K | 16% |
| Portugal | $620K | 15% |
| Lithuania | $570K | 14% |
| United States | $134K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $115K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $103K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $71K | 1.7% |
| India | $62K | 1.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $56K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa puffed cereals exports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported puffed cereals worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy puffed cereals from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Namibia (21%) and Mozambique (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of puffed cereals from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.2 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $37.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import puffed cereals?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Poland and Portugal. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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