Root vegetables exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $16.6 million of root vegetables in 2024 (28.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.6M | 28.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 22.5K t |
Where South Africa exports root vegetables to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (16%), Netherlands (15%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.7M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $1.5M | 9.3% |
| Lesotho | $1.2M | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $933K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $879K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $470K | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $460K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Vegetables, root: carrots and turnips, fresh or chilled | 84% |
| 0706.90 | Vegetables, root: salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported root vegetables worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy root vegetables from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.62 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of root vegetables from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (84% of the value) and 0706.90 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0706 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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