Refined coconut oil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined coconut oil by South Africa reached $7.0 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 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 | $7.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 3.4K t |
Where South Africa imports refined coconut oil from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (38%), Mozambique (32%), Malaysia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 39% |
| Mozambique | $2.2M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 17% |
| Philippines | $636K | 9.1% |
| India | $154K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.3% |
| France | $16K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined coconut oil exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $593 thousand of refined coconut oil in 2024 (215 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $365K | 62% |
| Namibia | $73K | 12% |
| Botswana | $41K | 7% |
| Zambia | $29K | 4.9% |
| Lesotho | $19K | 3.2% |
| Eswatini | $17K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 2.2% |
| Malawi | $10K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $6K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa refined coconut oil imports (HS 1513.19): 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 1513.19: Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined coconut oil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported refined coconut oil worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined coconut oil to South Africa?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Mozambique (32%) and Malaysia (17%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined coconut oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined coconut oil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export refined coconut oil?
Yes. South Africa exported $593 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined coconut oil?
The HS code for refined coconut oil is subheading 1513.19. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1513 page.
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