Sauces and condiments exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $195.6 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (88.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% 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 | $195.6M | 88.1K t |
| 2023 | $176.0M | 85.4K t |
| 2022 | $173.1M | 80.9K t |
| 2021 | $168.5M | 83.3K t |
| 2020 | $132.6M | 71.2K t |
| 2019 | $135.8M | 72.5K t |
| 2018 | $140.5M | 71.6K t |
| 2017 | $126.9M | 70.3K t |
Where South Africa exports sauces and condiments to
Most of it went to Botswana (19%), Zimbabwe (16%), Namibia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $37.3M | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $31.6M | 16% |
| Namibia | $23.6M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $11.8M | 6% |
| Zambia | $11.1M | 5.7% |
| United States | $9.6M | 4.9% |
| Australia | $7.5M | 3.8% |
| Eswatini | $7.4M | 3.8% |
| Lesotho | $6.3M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | 84% |
| 2103.20 | Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces | 14% |
| 2103.30 | Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard | 0.8% |
| 2103.10 | Sauces: soya | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sauces and condiments imports to South Africa
Imports of sauces and condiments by South Africa reached $49.1 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (15%), United Kingdom (15%), Oman (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 15% |
| Oman | $5.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| China | $2.4M | 5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sauces and condiments worth $195.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy sauces and condiments from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (16%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.62 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 sauces and condiments from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.9 million in 2017 to $195.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import sauces and condiments?
Yes. South Africa imported $49.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the United Kingdom and Oman. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $146.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (84% of the value) and 2103.20 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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