Wine bulk 10L+ exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported wine bulk 10l+ worth $150.5 million (201.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 125 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $190.0 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 | $150.5M | 201.8K t |
| 2023 | $134.3M | 182.1K t |
| 2022 | $184.4M | 250.1K t |
| 2021 | $176.0M | 249.4K t |
| 2020 | $130.9M | 169.4K t |
| 2019 | $137.5M | 176.3K t |
| 2018 | $190.0M | 252.8K t |
| 2017 | $171.5M | 270.4K t |
Where South Africa exports wine bulk 10l+ to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (34%), Germany (17%), Denmark (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+508% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $51.3M | 34% |
| Germany | $25.2M | 17% |
| Denmark | $15.6M | 10% |
| France | $11.3M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $5.4M | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $5.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| United States | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wine bulk 10L+ imports to South Africa
Imports of wine bulk 10l+ by South Africa reached $2.8 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.2M | 80% |
| United States | $458K | 16% |
| France | $55K | 2% |
| New Zealand | $21K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $18K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wine bulk 10l+ exports (HS 2204.29): 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 2204.29: Wine: still, in containers holding more than 10 litres.
Common questions
What is the value of wine bulk 10l+ exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wine bulk 10l+ worth $150.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 125 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy wine bulk 10l+ from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($51.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Denmark (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average export price of wine bulk 10l+ per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wine bulk 10l+ from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $171.5 million in 2017 to $150.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $190.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wine bulk 10l+?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, the United States and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $147.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wine bulk 10l+?
The HS code for wine bulk 10l+ is subheading 2204.29. 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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