Shelled almonds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $20.4 million of shelled almonds in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.7 million.
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 | $20.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa imports shelled almonds from
United States alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+799% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.5M | 81% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 7.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $180K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $127K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $86K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $84K | 0.4% |
| China | $72K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled almonds exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported shelled almonds worth $12.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $10.1M | 81% |
| United Arab Emirates | $945K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $778K | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $187K | 1.5% |
| Botswana | $103K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $60K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $45K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $38K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa shelled almonds imports (HS 0802.12): 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 0802.12: Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled almonds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported shelled almonds worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled almonds to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Australia (8%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 799% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled almonds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled almonds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export shelled almonds?
Yes. South Africa exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled almonds?
The HS code for shelled almonds is subheading 0802.12. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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