Sweetened condensed milk exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.1 million of sweetened condensed milk in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.5 million.
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 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 4.8K t |
Where South Africa exports sweetened condensed milk to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (21%), Botswana (16%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.0M | 21% |
| Botswana | $818K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $577K | 11% |
| Mauritius | $545K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $406K | 8% |
| Angola | $370K | 7.3% |
| DR Congo | $301K | 6% |
| Lesotho | $251K | 5% |
| Malawi | $223K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $200K | 4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweetened condensed milk imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.2 million of sweetened condensed milk in 2024 (726 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 68% |
| Malaysia | $481K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sweetened condensed milk exports (HS 0402.99): 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 0402.99: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened condensed milk exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sweetened condensed milk worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweetened condensed milk from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Botswana (16%) and Mozambique (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweetened condensed milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweetened condensed milk from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import sweetened condensed milk?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Malaysia and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened condensed milk?
The HS code for sweetened condensed milk is subheading 0402.99. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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