Yogurt exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of yogurt by South Africa reached $24.6 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $44.9 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 | $24.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.9M | 57.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.7M | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $44.9M | 28.6K t |
Where South Africa exports yogurt to
Most of it went to Botswana (31%), Mozambique (16%), Namibia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $7.6M | 31% |
| Mozambique | $4.0M | 16% |
| Namibia | $3.5M | 14% |
| Eswatini | $3.2M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Lesotho | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Malawi | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Angola | $894K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $810K | 3.3% |
| Mauritius | $162K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.93, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa yogurt exports (HS 0403.10): 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 0403.10: Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported yogurt worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Mozambique (16%) and Namibia (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of yogurt from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.9 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt?
The HS code for yogurt is subheading 0403.10. 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 0403 page.
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