Rusks and toasted bread exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.4 million of rusks and toasted bread in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 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 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa exports rusks and toasted bread to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (24%), Zimbabwe (21%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $809K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $705K | 21% |
| Botswana | $387K | 11% |
| Australia | $372K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $298K | 8.7% |
| New Zealand | $159K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $97K | 2.9% |
| United States | $97K | 2.8% |
| Eswatini | $76K | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $65K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rusks and toasted bread imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported rusks and toasted bread worth $3.3 million (696 tonnes). Romania alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $2.1M | 66% |
| Italy | $421K | 13% |
| India | $399K | 12% |
| Spain | $78K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $51K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $33K | 1% |
| Thailand | $32K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rusks and toasted bread exports (HS 1905.40): 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 1905.40: Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of rusks and toasted bread exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported rusks and toasted bread worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy rusks and toasted bread from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($809 thousand), followed by Zimbabwe (21%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average export price of rusks and toasted bread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rusks and toasted bread from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import rusks and toasted bread?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Romania, Italy and India. That compares with exports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rusks and toasted bread?
The HS code for rusks and toasted bread is subheading 1905.40. 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 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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