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's steady growth in poultry production is expected to continue in 2024 as an increasingly vertically integrated industry capitalizes on lower feed prices driven by strong maize and soy production.
Post estimates that South Africa will produce a record rapeseed (locally called canola) crop of 220,000 metric tons in marketing year 2023/24.
South Africa is the third largest exporter of canned fruits (apricots, pears, and peaches) globally, accounting for 16 percent of the market.
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.
January 21, 2022
Feature
2021 Highlights: Expanding Opportunities, Tackling Challenges for U.S. Agriculture
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.
January 19, 2022
News Release
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Create More and Better Markets
Secretary Vilsack highlights key USDA accomplishments – including FAS's global leadership – to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture in 2021.