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 expects sugar cane production in MY 2024/25 to show modest growth on carry-over cane and slight increase in harvested area. Sugar production is forecast to improve on slight increase in cane deliveries. The sugar industry effected notional price hikes of white and brown sugar which translated to increases in retail prices of sugar.
Post forecasts that South Africa’s oilseed area will be maintained at elevated levels in marketing year 2024/25. South Africa’s summer rainfall oilseed crops in marketing year 2023/24 have been affected by an El Niño induced mid-summer drought, resulting in an expected major drop in crop volumes, creating an optimistic outlook for higher crop area in marketing year 2024/25.
South Africa’s corn crop in marketing year 2023/24 has been affected by an El Niño induced mid-summer drought, resulting in an expected drop of more than 15 percent in crop volume.
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.