Whole milk powder sweetened exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $11.1 million of whole milk powder sweetened in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.6 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 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 4.7K t |
Where South Africa exports whole milk powder sweetened to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (31%), Mozambique (19%), Namibia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.4M | 31% |
| Mozambique | $2.1M | 19% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 17% |
| Lesotho | $1.7M | 15% |
| Zambia | $483K | 4.4% |
| Mauritius | $336K | 3% |
| Nigeria | $258K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $209K | 1.9% |
| Eswatini | $196K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $163K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa whole milk powder sweetened exports (HS 0402.29): 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 0402.29: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder sweetened exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported whole milk powder sweetened worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 113 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy whole milk powder sweetened from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Mozambique (19%) and Namibia (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average export price of whole milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of whole milk powder sweetened from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.29. 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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