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Buckwheat Suppliers & Prices in South Africa — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Gluten-Free Lager, Buckwheat Flour
HS Code
110429
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • South Africa Buckwheat market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 3 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
  • 1 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Buckwheat in South Africa.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-11.

Buckwheat Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa

1 export partner companies are tracked for Buckwheat in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Buckwheat export intelligence in South Africa, including 3 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 110429.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Buckwheat in South Africa

3 sampled Buckwheat transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Buckwheat sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-09: 14.67 USD / kg, 2026-01-20: 4.67 USD / kg, 2025-06-08: 6.00 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-09Buc******14.67 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)
2026-01-20BUC******4.67 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)
2025-06-08Buc******6.00 USD / kg (South Africa) (Kenya)

Top Buckwheat Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 1 total export partner companies tracked for Buckwheat in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-11
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
1 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Buckwheat.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Buckwheat partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Buckwheat in South Africa (HS Code 110429)

Analyze 3 years of Buckwheat export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20241,006,958776,770 USD
2023401,509417,795 USD
2022307,364267,521 USD

Top Destination Markets for Buckwheat Exports from South Africa (HS Code 110429) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Buckwheat exports from South Africa.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Zambia320,869.255247,519.354 USD
2Swaziland257,443.322198,592.429 USD
3Lesotho155,091.803119,638.209 USD
4Mauritius98,267.34975,803.681 USD
5Zimbabwe78,674.72860,689.884 USD

Buckwheat Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

0 import partner companies are tracked for Buckwheat in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Buckwheat in South Africa (HS Code 110429)

Track 2 years of Buckwheat import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2023119,216156,405 USD
2022159,389178,863 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried grain (whole buckwheat)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Buckwheat (HS 100810) is a niche grain in South Africa, with small but recorded import and export flows in UN Comtrade-based data. In 2023, South Africa imported more buckwheat by value and volume than it exported, with imports sourced from countries including Poland, Finland, China and Ukraine, and exports mainly destined to nearby regional markets such as Botswana and Zimbabwe. Market access for buckwheat as a plant product is governed by South Africa’s plant health import permitting system and phytosanitary import conditions administered by DALRRD/NPPOZA, meaning documentation and compliance failures can block clearance. For retail sale of prepacked buckwheat (e.g., groats or flour), South Africa’s food labelling regulations administered by the National Department of Health are also relevant.
Market RoleNet importer (niche market) with minor regional re-exports

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Import conditions may require consignments to be free from regulated pests and meet South Africa’s phytosanitary import conditions stated on the NPPOZA import permit.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Overseas supplier → South African port of entry → plant health inspection/clearance (NPPOZA/DALRRD) → importer warehousing → cleaning/milling/packing (as applicable) → retail/foodservice; some volumes move onward to neighboring markets.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Phytosanitary HighNon-compliance with South Africa’s plant health import permitting and phytosanitary import conditions for plant products can block buckwheat clearance at entry (e.g., missing/invalid NPPOZA import permit where required, or phytosanitary certificate/conditions not matching the permit requirements).Obtain the NPPOZA (DALRRD) import permit before shipment, share it with the exporter, and run a pre-shipment document and condition check so the phytosanitary certificate and consignment details align with the permit requirements.
Logistics MediumPort operational disruptions and congestion risk can delay inbound sea freight and raise demurrage/storage costs for imported buckwheat, particularly for containerized niche volumes moving through major gateways (e.g., Durban).Build schedule buffers, pre-lodge clearance where possible, and use an experienced clearing agent familiar with DALRRD inspections and port operating constraints.
Documentation Gap MediumDocument mismatches (e.g., HS classification, consignee details, weights/pack counts, or inconsistencies between the import permit conditions and the phytosanitary certificate) can trigger inspection holds, delays, or rework at the port of entry.Use a single master document checklist across supplier, freight forwarder, and customs broker; validate that permit conditions are explicitly met and correctly declared on the phytosanitary certificate and shipping documents.
Food Safety MediumImported buckwheat can face compliance risk related to contaminants (e.g., mycotoxins) and pesticide residue limits applicable to foods sold in South Africa, especially for consumer-pack products.Implement supplier COA/testing aligned to South African regulatory expectations and relevant Codex contaminant guidance; ensure retail packs meet South Africa labelling rules when applicable.

FAQ

Which documents are commonly needed to import buckwheat into South Africa?Where required by South Africa’s plant health rules, importers need a plant import permit issued by NPPOZA within DALRRD and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s NPPO that matches the permit’s import conditions. Commercial documents (invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill) are also standard, and a certificate of origin is typically needed when claiming preferential tariff treatment.
Which authority issues the plant import permit for buckwheat in South Africa?Plant import permits for regulated plant products are issued by the National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) within the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).

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