South Africa
U.S. Trade with South Africa in 2024
Export Market Rank
#50 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$239.02 Million
3-Year Average
$275.61 Million
Compound Average Growth
1.5% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to South Africa in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $43.81 Million | 111,137 | $22.99 Million | --- |
| Tree Nuts | $20.43 Million | 3,573 | $21.7 Million | -7% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $19.09 Million | 14,450 | $55.82 Million | 25077% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $14.37 Million | 4,765 | $23.79 Million | 21% |
| Planting Seeds | $13.96 Million | 2,759 | $21.05 Million | -27% |
| Food Preparations | $13.88 Million | 778 | $13.72 Million | -3% |
| Distilled Spirits | $13.33 Million | --- | $15.12 Million | -16% |
| Corn | $12.59 Million | 53,958 | $16.8 Million | 21751% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $11.3 Million | 6,660 | $14.56 Million | -42% |
| Dairy Products | $10.83 Million | 5,310 | $13.56 Million | -17% |
Data and Analysis
FAS/Pretoria’s Sugar annual report provides information on the production, supply, and distribution of sugar in South Africa for marketing year (MY) 2023/24, MY 2024/25, and MY 2025/26.
Cranberry consumption and imports are growing in South Africa, with demand for dried cranberries and juice rising among middle-income, health-conscious consumers.
FAS/Pretoria’s Oilseeds and Products annual report provides information on the production, supply, and distribution for soybean, sunflowerseed, and rapeseed in South Africa for marketing year (MY) 2023/24, MY 2024/25, and MY 2025/26.
News and Features
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2020 Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to early and mid-career...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2019 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists...