Sugar confectionery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported sugar confectionery worth $99.5 million (56.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $99.5M | 56.1K t |
| 2023 | $99.0M | 60.9K t |
| 2022 | $96.5M | 49.2K t |
| 2021 | $83.3M | 47.9K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 36.2K t |
| 2019 | $71.6M | 40.5K t |
| 2018 | $81.8M | 37.9K t |
| 2017 | $69.1M | 34.4K t |
Where South Africa imports sugar confectionery from
Most of the value came from Eswatini (42%), Turkey (14%), Zambia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $41.6M | 42% |
| Turkey | $13.7M | 14% |
| Zambia | $11.5M | 12% |
| China | $8.1M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $4.7M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 68% |
| 1704.10 | Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 54% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $91.3 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Namibia (22%), Botswana (19%), Mozambique (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $20.5M | 22% |
| Botswana | $17.1M | 19% |
| Mozambique | $16.9M | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $10.6M | 12% |
| Eswatini | $9.0M | 9.9% |
| Lesotho | $4.1M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $928K | 1% |
| New Zealand | $746K | 0.8% |
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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sugar confectionery worth $99.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($41.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Zambia (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $3.85 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 sugar confectionery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.1 million in 2017 to $99.5 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. South Africa exported $91.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. That compares with imports of $99.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (68% of the value) and 1704.10 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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