Sparkling wine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sparkling wine by South Africa reached $42.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $42.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $44.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 901 t |
| 2019 | $32.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports sparkling wine from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $37.8M | 89% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $105K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $59K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $35K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $33K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.94 per kg, 197% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Sparkling wine exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $32.2 million of sparkling wine in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (24%), United States (9%), Namibia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 24% |
| United States | $2.9M | 8.9% |
| Namibia | $2.4M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 7.3% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| Angola | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Lesotho | $885K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $844K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $793K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sparkling wine imports (HS 2204.10): 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 2204.10: Wine: sparkling.
Common questions
What is the value of sparkling wine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sparkling wine worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply sparkling wine to South Africa?
France was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($37.8 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of sparkling wine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.94 per kg in 2024, 197% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sparkling wine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2018 at $46.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sparkling wine?
Yes. South Africa exported $32.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sparkling wine?
The HS code for sparkling wine is subheading 2204.10. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2204 page.
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