Root vegetables (other types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.6 million of root vegetables (other types) in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 5.0K t |
Where South Africa exports root vegetables (other types) to
The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (22%), Lesotho (16%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $573K | 22% |
| Lesotho | $416K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $276K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $200K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $191K | 7.3% |
| Namibia | $150K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $133K | 5.1% |
| Angola | $102K | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $79K | 3% |
| Germany | $78K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa root vegetables (other types) exports (HS 0706.90): 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 0706.90: Vegetables, root: salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables (other types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported root vegetables (other types) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy root vegetables (other types) from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($573 thousand), followed by Lesotho (16%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average export price of root vegetables (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of root vegetables (other types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables (other types)?
The HS code for root vegetables (other types) is subheading 0706.90. 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.
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