South Africa
U.S. Trade with South Africa in 2022
Export Market Rank
#47 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$367.72 Million
3-Year Average
$343.23 Million
Compound Average Growth
1.3% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to South Africa in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $66.4 Million | 7,300 | $23.35 Million | 524% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $56.65 Million | 56,306 | $53.58 Million | 137% |
| Tree Nuts | $32.52 Million | 6,095 | $21.57 Million | 84% |
| Distilled Spirits | $22.32 Million | --- | $15.04 Million | 62% |
| Dairy Products | $21.44 Million | 11,068 | $16.24 Million | -21% |
| Planting Seeds | $17.76 Million | 3,077 | $23.06 Million | -26% |
| Wheat | $16.24 Million | 38,896 | $20.99 Million | -36% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $15.17 Million | 10,348 | $16.27 Million | -32% |
| Forest Products | $14.66 Million | --- | $14.39 Million | -7% |
| Essential Oils | $14.24 Million | 1,363 | $14.93 Million | 0% |
Data and Analysis
South Africa is amongst the top-10 largest producers of genetically engineered (GE) crops in the world and has approved 32 GE plant events for commercial cultivation since 1997. South Africa’s robust regulatory system for GE products, which started...
South Africa’s sorghum imports are expected to be elevated over the next two marketing years on lower production coupled with lower stocks as production continues to decline. Sorghum production in South Africa dropped over the past two decades as...
After last season’s second-largest corn crop on record and a fourth consecutive bumper corn crop, the positive outlook for the South African grain industry will continue in marketing year 2023/24.
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.
Throughout 2021, FAS was proud to support USDA's efforts to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture, to address the climate crisis, and to promote nutrition and food security.
Secretary Vilsack highlights key USDA accomplishments – including FAS's global leadership – to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture in 2021.