Vegetable extracts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vegetable extracts worth $33.9 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.7 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 | $33.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports vegetable extracts from
The largest suppliers were India (21%), Spain (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.1M | 21% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 16% |
| China | $5.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 6.8% |
| Philippines | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $894K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.19 | Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1 | 31% |
| 1302.39 | Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3 | 24% |
| 1302.32 | Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds | 22% |
| 1302.20 | Pectic substances: pectinates and pectates | 15% |
| 1302.13 | Vegetable saps and extracts: of hops | 4.6% |
| 1302.12 | Vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice | 1.6% |
| 1302.31 | Mucilages and thickeners: agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products | 1.4% |
| 1302.14 | Vegetable saps and extracts: of ephedra | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.08 per kg, 30% below the world average of $8.69, 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.
Vegetable extracts exports from South Africa
Exports of vegetable extracts by South Africa reached $16.0 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (24%), United States (15%), DR Congo (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 24% |
| United States | $2.3M | 15% |
| DR Congo | $921K | 5.8% |
| Iran | $872K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $856K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $729K | 4.6% |
| Argentina | $711K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $474K | 3% |
| Australia | $429K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $412K | 2.6% |
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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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vegetable extracts worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Spain (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.08 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $8.69 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 vegetable extracts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $44.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export vegetable extracts?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1302.19 (31% of the value) and 1302.39 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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