Turmeric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported turmeric worth $8.3 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 64% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
Where South Africa imports turmeric from
India alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.8M | 94% |
| Singapore | $151K | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $96K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1% |
| China | $63K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $42K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Turmeric exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $389 thousand of turmeric in 2024 (138 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (32%), Namibia (16%), Mozambique (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $125K | 32% |
| Namibia | $64K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $57K | 15% |
| Botswana | $50K | 13% |
| Australia | $28K | 7.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $25K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $9K | 2.4% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $6K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa turmeric imports (HS 0910.30): 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 0910.30: Spices: turmeric (curcuma).
Common questions
What is the value of turmeric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported turmeric worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply turmeric to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Singapore (2%) and Bangladesh (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of turmeric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of turmeric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export turmeric?
Yes. South Africa exported $389 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for turmeric?
The HS code for turmeric is subheading 0910.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
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