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Soybean Flour South Africa Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
De-fatted Soybean Flour, Full-fat Soybean Flour, Low-fat Soybean Flour, Non-GMO Soybean Flour, +2
Raw Materials
Dried Soybean
Last Updated
2026-05-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • South Africa Soybean Flour market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
  • 2 export partner companies and 15 import partner companies are mapped for Soybean Flour in South Africa.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-16.

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

2 export partner companies are tracked for Soybean Flour in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Soybean Flour export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 83.3% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Soybean Flour in South Africa

5 sampled Soybean Flour transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Soybean Flour sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2025-10-22: 5.56 USD / kg, 2025-10-22: 8.52 USD / kg, 2025-10-22: 1.93 USD / kg, 2025-10-22: 6.17 USD / kg, 2025-10-22: 8.24 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-10-22FLO** *** ***** ** **** *****5.56 USD / kg (South Africa) (Malawi)
2025-10-22FLO** *** ***** ** **** *****8.52 USD / kg (South Africa) (Malawi)
2025-10-22FLO*** *** ***** ** *** *****1.93 USD / kg (South Africa) (Malawi)
2025-10-22FLO** *** ***** ** **** *****6.17 USD / kg (South Africa) (Malawi)
2025-10-22FLO** *** ***** ** **** *****8.24 USD / kg (South Africa) (Malawi)

Top Soybean Flour Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 2 total export partner companies tracked for Soybean Flour in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
2 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Soybean Flour.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Soybean Flour partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.

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

15 import partner companies are tracked for Soybean Flour 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 85.7% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Soybean Flour in South Africa

5 sampled Soybean Flour import transactions in South Africa provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Soybean Flour sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-04: 6.06 USD / kg, 2025-07-23: 3.89 USD / kg, 2025-07-23: 3.97 USD / kg, 2025-07-23: 3.97 USD / kg, 2025-07-22: 3.89 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-04SOY* *****6.06 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-23JEM **** **** *** ***** ** ******** ** ***** ********** ***** **** **** **** **********3.89 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-23JEM **** **** *** ***** ** ******** ** ***** ********** ***** **** **** **** **********3.97 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-23JEM **** **** *** ***** ** ******** ** ***** ********** ***** **** **** **** **********3.97 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-22JEM **** **** *** ***** ** ******** ** ***** ********** ***** **** **** **** **********3.89 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Soybean Flour Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Africa

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 15 total import partner companies tracked for Soybean Flour 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: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Food PackagingOthersBeverage ManufacturingFood WholesalersCrop ProductionAnimal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Others
South Africa Import Partner Coverage
15 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Soybean Flour in South Africa.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Soybean Flour importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Africa.

Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder (flour/meal)
Industry PositionFood and feed ingredient (soy-derived)

Market

Soybean flour/meal (HS 120810) is a soy-derived ingredient used in South Africa’s food and feed value chains and supported by domestic soybean production and processing. Government publications identify Mpumalanga and the Free State as leading soybean production areas, alongside KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng and North West, which underpin local crushing/value-add activity. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) indicates South Africa imports soybean flour/meal (HS 120810) while also exporting the same HS line to neighboring markets, reflecting a mixed market with both inbound specialty supply and regional outbound trade. Market access risk is dominated by labelling compliance (including soya allergen declaration under Department of Health labelling rules) and, where applicable, GMO-related labelling expectations under consumer protection rules.
Market RoleMixed market: domestic production/processing, net importer for some supply, and regional exporter
Domestic RoleInput into soybean product processing and downstream food/feed manufacturing; domestic crushing/value-add capacity has expanded

Specification

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Soybean procurement (domestic or imported) → cleaning/dehulling (where applicable) → processing/crushing/value-add streams → flour/meal packing and distribution → food/feed manufacturers and regional buyers
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliant labelling (notably soya allergen declaration and related claim controls under Department of Health labelling regulations) can trigger product detention, relabelling, withdrawal, or recalls in South Africa. Where GMO labelling rules apply, misalignment between GMO content and GMO-related labelling/trade descriptions can further elevate enforcement and reputational risk.Run a South Africa-specific label/legal review against R146 requirements (including allergen declaration format and claim restrictions) before shipment, and maintain supporting specifications/traceability records for allergen and any GMO-related statements.
Logistics MediumFreight-rate volatility and exchange-rate movements can quickly change landed costs and margins for imported soybean flour/meal and for regional exports, with government soybean market analysis explicitly noting marine freight rates and rand/dollar dynamics as price drivers.Use forward freight planning and FX risk management where feasible; diversify suppliers and maintain buffer inventory for critical formulations.
Climate MediumDomestic soybean supply can tighten during drought periods, increasing input cost volatility for local processors and encouraging substitution/import dependence for certain product streams.Qualify alternative origins and maintain contractual flexibility across domestic and imported supply options.
Sustainability MediumSoy supply chains can be linked to deforestation and land-conversion controversies in major global producer regions; this can become a market-access constraint when supplying customers with deforestation-free procurement requirements.Implement origin transparency and deforestation-risk due diligence (supplier declarations, traceability to origin where possible, and alignment to customer policies).
Sustainability
  • Deforestation-risk screening for soy origin (especially if sourcing from high-risk producer regions outside South Africa) as downstream buyers increasingly request deforestation-free assurance
  • Climate variability and drought-driven supply swings affecting domestic soybean availability and input costs

FAQ

What HS code is commonly used to classify soybean flour/meal in trade data for South Africa?At the HS 6-digit level, soybean flour and meal is classified under HS 120810 (Flours and meals; of soya beans). This code is used in UN trade statistics and is the anchor for many import/export datasets.
Which South African authority and regulation governs food labelling rules relevant to soybean flour products sold domestically?Food labelling in South Africa is governed by the National Department of Health under the Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs (R146) issued under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
Is halal certification relevant for soybean flour used as an ingredient in South Africa?It can be relevant when the ingredient is used in halal-certified finished products or sold into halal-sensitive channels; SANHA is one South African organisation that certifies halal food and food ingredients.

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