Tea extract imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.8 million of tea extract in 2024 (347 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.2 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 | $3.8M | 347 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 358 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 458 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 322 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 495 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 313 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 332 t |
Where South Africa imports tea extract from
The largest suppliers were Ireland (46%), United States (21%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.8M | 46% |
| United States | $802K | 21% |
| India | $377K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $343K | 8.9% |
| China | $207K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $78K | 2% |
| Spain | $60K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $43K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $33K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.09 per kg, 62% above the world average of $6.86. 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.
Tea extract exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported tea extract worth $1.2 million (141 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (28%), Zimbabwe (22%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $330K | 28% |
| Zimbabwe | $258K | 22% |
| Zambia | $128K | 11% |
| Namibia | $109K | 9.3% |
| Lesotho | $65K | 5.5% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 3% |
| Botswana | $34K | 2.9% |
| Eswatini | $34K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $27K | 2.3% |
| France | $23K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tea extract imports (HS 2101.20): 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 2101.20: Extracts, essences and concentrates: of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate.
Common questions
What is the value of tea extract imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tea extract worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 347 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea extract to South Africa?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (21%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.09 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $6.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea extract to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tea extract?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea extract?
The HS code for tea extract is subheading 2101.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2101 page.
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