Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
110313
Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- South Africa Corn Meal market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
- 48 export partner companies and 309 import partner companies are mapped for Corn Meal in South Africa.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.
Corn Meal Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa
48 export partner companies are tracked for Corn Meal in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Corn Meal export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 110313.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.4% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Corn Meal in South Africa
5 sampled Corn Meal transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Corn Meal sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-24: 0.72 USD / kg, 2026-02-20: 0.90 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 0.36 USD / kg, 2026-02-09: 0.32 USD / kg, 2026-02-04: 0.49 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | MAI** **** ***** **** ****** ***** **** | 0.72 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-20 | MAI** **** ***** **** ***** | 0.90 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-17 | MAI** **** | 0.36 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-09 | MAI** **** | 0.32 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-04 | MAI** **** | 0.49 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) |
Top Corn Meal Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 48 total export partner companies tracked for Corn Meal in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: OthersFood PackagingCrop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersFood ManufacturingTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood Manufacturing
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
48 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Corn Meal.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Corn Meal partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Corn Meal in South Africa (HS Code 110313)
Analyze 3 years of Corn Meal export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 440,255,700 | 211,311,842 USD |
| 2023 | 445,689,095 | 162,087,989 USD |
| 2022 | 273,225,579 | 104,487,747 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Corn Meal Exports from South Africa (HS Code 110313) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Corn Meal exports from South Africa.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 222,270,729.459 | 106,684,450.185 USD |
| 2 | Mozambique | 127,175,270.977 | 61,040,983.194 USD |
| 3 | Lesotho | 26,299,928.363 | 12,623,314.839 USD |
| 4 | Malawi | 17,182,544.88 | 8,247,196.371 USD |
| 5 | Zambia | 11,430,104.611 | 5,486,167.382 USD |
Corn Meal Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
309 import partner companies are tracked for Corn Meal in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 8.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Corn Meal in South Africa
5 sampled Corn Meal import transactions in South Africa provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Corn Meal sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-25: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-02-19: 0.40 USD / kg, 2026-02-16: 0.40 USD / kg, 2026-02-09: 0.41 USD / kg, 2026-02-06: 0.43 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | ITA* ***** **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-19 | MAI** **** | 0.40 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-16 | MAI** **** | 0.40 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-09 | ITA* ***** ***** **** | 0.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-06 | MAI** **** | 0.43 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Corn Meal Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Africa
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 309 total import partner companies tracked for Corn Meal in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade AgenciesOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesOthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogistics
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
South Africa Import Partner Coverage
309 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Corn Meal in South Africa.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Corn Meal importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Africa.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Corn Meal in South Africa (HS Code 110313)
Track 2 years of Corn Meal import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,838,026 | 3,149,822 USD |
| 2022 | 12,330,247 | 2,986,585 USD |
Corn Meal Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Africa
Track Corn Meal wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Africa.
Historical Corn Meal Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Africa (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Corn Meal wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Africa.
Corn Meal yearly average wholesale prices in South Africa: 2021: 0.25 USD / kg, 2022: 0.44 USD / kg, 2023: 0.60 USD / kg, 2024: 0.53 USD / kg, 2025: 0.78 USD / kg, 2026: 1.06 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.14 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 0.71 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.07 USD / kg | 0.80 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.78 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 0.98 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.06 USD / kg | 1.06 USD / kg | 1.06 USD / kg | - |
Latest Corn Meal Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Africa
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Corn Meal wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Africa.
Corn Meal latest wholesale updates by date in South Africa: 2026-01-01: 2.67 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 79.75 USD / kg, 2025-05-01: 2.31 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 57.32 USD / kg, 2022-02-01: 5.55 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Mai** **** * ******* ******** ******* | 2.67 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-12-01 | MIE*** **** * ******* ****** ******* | 79.75 USD / kg | - | |
| 2025-05-01 | Mai** **** * ******* ******** ******* | 2.31 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-12-01 | MAI****** * ******* ****** ******* | 57.32 USD / kg | - | |
| 2022-02-01 | Mai****** * ******* **** ***** *********** | 5.55 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormMilled (meal/flour)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Staple grain milling product)
Market
Cornmeal (commonly marketed as maize meal) is a core staple product in South Africa, supplied primarily by domestic maize milling using locally produced maize, with periodic import needs when the domestic maize crop is constrained. Retail maize meal intended for human consumption is closely tied to national food regulations, including mandatory fortification requirements for specified maize meal products.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with significant domestic production; trade balance and price are highly variable by maize crop year
Domestic RoleStaple food ingredient for household consumption (maize porridge/pap) and basic food manufacturing input
Market GrowthStable (medium-term outlook)staple-demand anchored with volatility driven by maize crop cycles and price shocks
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Granulation/particle size (fine vs coarser meal) is a key buyer specification
- Color (white vs yellow) and visible impurities/foreign matter tolerance are common quality considerations
- Caking/lumping indicates moisture uptake and is typically rejected by buyers
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control is critical for shelf stability in South African ambient distribution
- Fortificant dosing/declared micronutrient content is a key specification for regulated fortified maize meal products sold for human consumption
Grades
- Retail product segmentation is commonly expressed through fineness and quality positioning (e.g., fine/super vs coarser meal categories), aligned to buyer and brand specifications
Packaging
- Moisture-barrier retail packs for household channels
- Bulk sacks for industrial users and foodservice where applicable
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Maize procurement (silos) -> cleaning/conditioning -> milling -> fortification premix addition (where required) -> packaging -> domestic distribution
- Imports (when used) -> port/land border clearance -> warehousing -> distributor/retailer delivery
Temperature
- Ambient product; quality preservation depends on keeping packs dry and protected from humidity rather than refrigeration
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is sensitive to moisture ingress and storage hygiene; poor storage increases mold and quality loss risk
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Climate HighDomestic maize crop shortfalls driven by drought can rapidly tighten supply and amplify maize-meal price volatility, forcing sudden import requirements and creating availability/affordability shocks in the South African cornmeal market.Maintain contingency import options and forward cover for raw maize/maize meal; diversify approved suppliers and buffer critical SKUs ahead of forecast drought periods.
Logistics MediumFreight and energy disruptions (road capacity constraints, diesel price volatility, and electricity reliability issues affecting milling/warehousing) can raise landed cost and delay replenishment for a bulky staple product.Use diversified transport providers/routes, secure backup power for critical milling/packing nodes, and build safety stock at regional DCs for high-velocity staples.
Food Safety MediumMycotoxin contamination risk in maize-based products (managed through testing and supplier controls) can trigger holds, rework, or rejection if COA/specification expectations are not met for inbound lots.Require lot-specific COAs from accredited labs, set buyer-aligned acceptance criteria, and implement inbound sampling plans for higher-risk origins or seasons.
Regulatory MediumNon-compliance with South African labeling and (where applicable) mandatory fortification requirements can block formal retail listing and create enforcement/recall exposure for maize meal sold for human consumption.Run a pre-market regulatory review of label and fortification specs against National Department of Health requirements and keep documented fortification QA records.
Sustainability
- High exposure to climate variability (drought) affecting maize availability and price volatility, which cascades into cornmeal supply and affordability
- Energy reliability constraints can increase milling and logistics emissions/intensity due to backup generation and disrupted transport efficiency
Standards
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
FAQ
Is maize meal (cornmeal) required to be fortified for sale in South Africa?For specified maize meal products sold for human consumption, South Africa applies mandatory fortification requirements under National Department of Health regulations. Importers and local packers typically need to ensure the product and labeling align with these rules for formal retail sale.
What is the biggest supply risk for cornmeal availability and pricing in South Africa?The most critical risk is drought-driven maize crop shortfalls, which can tighten supply and increase price volatility quickly. South Africa’s maize balance is monitored through official crop estimates and grain market reporting, and major shortfalls often increase reliance on imports.
What documentation is commonly expected when importing cornmeal into South Africa?Commonly expected documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document (bill of lading/airway bill), certificate of origin, and a certificate of analysis to support food-safety and specification compliance. The exact checklist can vary by tariff classification and channel requirements.
Sources
South African Grain Information Service (SAGIS) — South Africa grain market information (maize supply/demand, prices, trade flows)
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) — Crop Estimates Committee — South Africa crop production estimates (maize) used for domestic balance context
National Department of Health (South Africa) — Regulations and guidance on mandatory fortification and food labeling for maize meal sold for human consumption
South African Revenue Service (SARS) — Customs clearance and import documentation requirements for goods entering South Africa
International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) — Tariff and trade administration references applicable to imported food products
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) — Household expenditure and price statistics relevant to staple food demand context (maize meal category)
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