South Africa
U.S. Trade with South Africa in 2023
Export Market Rank
#49 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$237.01 Million
3-Year Average
$298.41 Million
Compound Average Growth
-0.86% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to South Africa in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $43.89 Million | 45,236 | $55.55 Million | 167% |
| Tree Nuts | $21.68 Million | 4,388 | $21.98 Million | -6% |
| Distilled Spirits | $16.94 Million | --- | $15.36 Million | 8% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $15.58 Million | 8,673 | $15.59 Million | -28% |
| Food Preparations | $14.3 Million | 858 | $13.62 Million | 11% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $14.08 Million | 13,171 | $8.74 Million | 3235% |
| Planting Seeds | $12.1 Million | 2,313 | $21.88 Million | -46% |
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $10.71 Million | 40,940 | $8.2 Million | 122% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $9.86 Million | 4,034 | $23.27 Million | 7% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $9.76 Million | 347 | $10.95 Million | -25% |
Data and Analysis
Post forecasts that South Africa’s corn area will expand in marketing year 2024/25. An 18 percent drop in the corn crop of marketing year 2023/24, due to an El Niño-induced mid-summer drought, prompted higher local corn prices that will initiate...
The FAIRS Annual Country Report has been updated and summarizes the rules and regulations governing the import of food and agricultural products in South Africa. This report should be read in conjunction with the FAIRS Export Certificate Report to gain a thorough grasp of South African laws, standards, and import requirements.
This report has been updated to reflect the newest information and contacts relevant to exporting to South Africa. The Food and Agricultural Import Regulation and Standards (FAIRS) Certificate Report includes a list of the main certificates and permits needed to export food and agricultural products to South Africa.
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.