South Africa
U.S. Trade with South Africa in 2024
Export Market Rank
#50 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$238.78 Million
3-Year Average
$275.5 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 | $6.9 Million | --- |
| Tree Nuts | $20.52 Million | 3,593 | $21.71 Million | -6% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $19.12 Million | 14,420 | $55.81 Million | 25123% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $14.37 Million | 4,765 | $23.79 Million | 21% |
| Planting Seeds | $13.91 Million | 2,734 | $21.04 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 | $8.4 Million | 21751% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $11.32 Million | 6,663 | $14.57 Million | -41% |
| Dairy Products | $10.71 Million | 5,198 | $13.55 Million | -18% |
Data and Analysis
The production of apples, pears, and table grapes in MY 2025/26 is forecast to increase from MY 2024/25, driven mostly by favorable weather conditions.
South Africa’s corn planting area will likely remain unchanged in marketing year 2025/26 due to bearish local corn prices.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
South Africa: South Africa Publishes Four Draft Plant Health Regulations for Public Comment
The Ministry of Agriculture in South Africa has released four draft regulations under the Plant Health Act of 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024) for public comment. Regulation 1 establishes rules for controlling regulated pests, including quarantine measures and restrictions on the movement of infested plant material.
News and Features
News Release
USDA Welcomes Eight New Foreign Service Officers to Serve American Agriculture Overseas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering administered the oath of office to eight USDA employees who will serve American agriculture around the globe as members of the Foreign Service.
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...