Rolled oats imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $11.4 million of rolled oats in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% 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 | $11.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 13.6K t |
Where South Africa imports rolled oats from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (45%), Lithuania (34%), Latvia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 45% |
| Lithuania | $3.9M | 34% |
| Latvia | $1.3M | 11% |
| Russia | $270K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $251K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $213K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $148K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $78K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $41K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.00, 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.
Rolled oats exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported rolled oats worth $2.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (20%), Zambia (18%), Eswatini (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $551K | 20% |
| Zambia | $510K | 18% |
| Eswatini | $372K | 13% |
| Botswana | $310K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $283K | 10% |
| Mauritius | $134K | 4.7% |
| Lesotho | $127K | 4.5% |
| Malawi | $111K | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $51K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rolled oats imports (HS 1104.12): 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 1104.12: Cereal grains: rolled or flaked, of oats.
Common questions
What is the value of rolled oats imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rolled oats worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolled oats to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Lithuania (34%) and Latvia (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolled oats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rolled oats to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rolled oats?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolled oats?
The HS code for rolled oats is subheading 1104.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
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