Wine exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported wine worth $667.5 million (359.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $667.5M | 359.4K t |
| 2023 | $655.5M | 354.8K t |
| 2022 | $756.3M | 461.8K t |
| 2021 | $781.5M | 460.4K t |
| 2020 | $641.3M | 372.3K t |
| 2019 | $682.7M | 390.1K t |
| 2018 | $813.1M | 493.2K t |
| 2017 | $751.9M | 524.6K t |
Where South Africa exports wine to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (23%), Germany (8%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $151.8M | 23% |
| Germany | $51.6M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $49.3M | 7.4% |
| Namibia | $46.4M | 7% |
| United States | $40.5M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $29.6M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $28.2M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $25.5M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $22.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $21.3M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 2204
| 2204.21 | Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less | 67% |
| 2204.29 | Wine: still, in containers holding more than 10 litres | 23% |
| 2204.22 | Wine: still, in containers holding more than 2 litres but not more than 10 litres | 5.6% |
| 2204.10 | Wine: sparkling | 4.8% |
| 2204.30 | Grape must: n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, n.e.c. in item no. 2204.2 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 50% below the world average of $3.73, 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.
Wine imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $55.8 million of wine in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). France alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $42.9M | 77% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 11% |
| Australia | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $757K | 1.4% |
| United States | $566K | 1% |
| Germany | $283K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $150K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $138K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $109K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of wine exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wine worth $667.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 359.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy wine from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($151.8 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 155 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of wine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $3.73 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 exports of wine from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $751.9 million in 2017 to $667.5 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $813.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import wine?
Yes. South Africa imported $55.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $611.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wine?
The HS code for wine is heading 2204. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2204.21 (67% of the value) and 2204.29 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2204 page.
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