Skimmed milk powder sweetened exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $29.6 million of skimmed milk powder sweetened in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% 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 | $29.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $31.6M | 9.6K t |
Where South Africa exports skimmed milk powder sweetened to
Most of it went to Mozambique (27%), Zambia (20%), Zimbabwe (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $8.1M | 27% |
| Zambia | $6.0M | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.4M | 12% |
| Namibia | $3.4M | 12% |
| Eswatini | $3.3M | 11% |
| Malawi | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Botswana | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Cameroon | $796K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $488K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $249K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Skimmed milk powder sweetened imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $20.6 million of skimmed milk powder sweetened in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). France alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.3M | 50% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 10% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| New Zealand | $882K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $772K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $500K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $432K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $361K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa skimmed milk powder sweetened exports (HS 0402.10): 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 0402.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of skimmed milk powder sweetened exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy skimmed milk powder sweetened from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Zambia (20%) and Zimbabwe (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average export price of skimmed milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of skimmed milk powder sweetened from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.6 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import skimmed milk powder sweetened?
Yes. South Africa imported $20.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Belgium and Thailand. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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