Starch residues imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported starch residues worth $2.5 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.5 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 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 7.0K t |
Where South Africa imports starch residues from
Most of the value came from Brazil (50%), China (29%), Sweden (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.2M | 50% |
| China | $704K | 29% |
| Sweden | $178K | 7.2% |
| United States | $156K | 6.3% |
| Austria | $76K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $75K | 3% |
| France | $42K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2303
| 2303.30 | Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets | 50% |
| 2303.10 | Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues: whether or not in the form of pellets | 41% |
| 2303.20 | Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture: whether or not in the form of pellets | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 274% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Starch residues exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported starch residues worth $2.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (37%), Australia (16%), Botswana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $819K | 38% |
| Australia | $340K | 16% |
| Botswana | $323K | 15% |
| Nigeria | $266K | 12% |
| Eswatini | $240K | 11% |
| Namibia | $142K | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $20K | 0.9% |
| Lesotho | $8K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0.2% |
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 2303: Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residues imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported starch residues worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch residues to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch residues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 274% above the world average of $0.27 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 imports of starch residues to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export starch residues?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Australia and Botswana. That compares with imports of $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for starch residues?
The HS code for starch residues is heading 2303. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2303.30 (50% of the value) and 2303.10 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
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