Sweetened cocoa powder exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sweetened cocoa powder by South Africa reached $6.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 16% less 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 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa exports sweetened cocoa powder to
The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (22%), United Arab Emirates (20%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $1.4M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 20% |
| Mozambique | $693K | 11% |
| Botswana | $599K | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $447K | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $416K | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $399K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $274K | 4.4% |
| DR Congo | $162K | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $108K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 48% above the world average of $3.91. 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.
Sweetened cocoa powder imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $5.9 million of sweetened cocoa powder in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+860% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $3.5M | 59% |
| United States | $1.3M | 23% |
| Poland | $464K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $452K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sweetened cocoa powder exports (HS 1806.10): 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 1806.10: Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened cocoa powder exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sweetened cocoa powder worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 134 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweetened cocoa powder from South Africa?
Mauritius was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and Mozambique (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweetened cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweetened cocoa powder from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import sweetened cocoa powder?
Yes. South Africa imported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Eswatini, the United States and Poland. That compares with exports of $6.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sweetened cocoa powder?
The HS code for sweetened cocoa powder is subheading 1806.10. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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