Walnuts in shell exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of walnuts in shell by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (645 tonnes). Value rose 936% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 645 t |
| 2023 | $286K | 90 t |
| 2022 | $136K | 27 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 584 t |
| 2020 | $659K | 301 t |
| 2019 | $820K | 429 t |
| 2018 | $349K | 104 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 342 t |
Where South Africa exports walnuts in shell to
China alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 95% above the world average of $2.35. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa walnuts in shell exports (HS 0802.31): 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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported walnuts in shell worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 645 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 936% on 2023.
Which countries buy walnuts in shell from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (8%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 884% on the year.
What is the average export price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of walnuts in shell from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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