Sorghum seed exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $4.5 million of sorghum seed in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 75 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 650 t |
| 2019 | $871K | 521 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 666 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 515 t |
Where South Africa exports sorghum seed to
One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 148% above the world average of $0.91. 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.
Sorghum seed imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.8 million of sorghum seed in 2024 (829 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.1M | 61% |
| India | $412K | 23% |
| Zambia | $142K | 7.8% |
| United States | $72K | 4% |
| Ukraine | $56K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $7K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Argentina | $1K | 0% |
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The shipment records behind South Africa sorghum seed exports (HS 1007.10): 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 1007.10: Cereals: grain sorghum, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum seed exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sorghum seed worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 75 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorghum seed from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Botswana (10%) and Mozambique (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorghum seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorghum seed from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import sorghum seed?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, India and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum seed?
The HS code for sorghum seed is subheading 1007.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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