Soup preparations exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported soup preparations worth $93.2 million (43.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 21% 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 | $93.2M | 43.8K t |
| 2023 | $76.8M | 39.0K t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 39.8K t |
| 2021 | $67.3M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $64.7M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.5M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $68.3M | 36.1K t |
| 2017 | $58.8M | 32.0K t |
Where South Africa exports soup preparations to
Most of it went to Mozambique (45%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $42.2M | 45% |
| Namibia | $10.8M | 12% |
| Botswana | $10.2M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $4.4M | 4.7% |
| Sudan | $4.3M | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $3.4M | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.9M | 3.1% |
| Madagascar | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | $1.7M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 98% |
| 2104.20 | Homogenised composite food preparations | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soup preparations imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.7 million of soup preparations in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), United States (15%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $885K | 32% |
| United States | $409K | 15% |
| Italy | $408K | 15% |
| Germany | $187K | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $168K | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $149K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $84K | 3.1% |
| Israel | $77K | 2.8% |
| China | $71K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 2% |
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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported soup preparations worth $93.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy soup preparations from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($42.2 million), followed by Namibia (12%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average export price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.04 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 soup preparations from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $58.8 million in 2017 to $93.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import soup preparations?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the United States and Italy. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $90.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (97% of the value) and 2104.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
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