Wheat from South Africa
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Production of Wheat in South Africa
Wheat is categorized under FAO code 0015 - Wheat, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2024, South Africa ranked #40 globally for Wheat production, contributing 0.24% to global output. South Africa's total production for Wheat was 1,924,890 metric tons in 2024.
Production trend chart of South Africa Wheat
South Africa's production of Wheat has remained stable over the past 5 years, with minor fluctuations between 2020 and 2024. The production was 2,120,000 metric tons in 2020 and 1,924,890 metric tons in 2024.
The production data for South Africa Wheat is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0015 - Wheat, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Wheat as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Export of Wheat from South Africa
Wheat is categorized under HS code 100199 - Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, South Africa ranked #21 in global exports of Wheat. South Africa accounts for approximately 0.4% of the total global export value of Wheat, with an export value of 176,524,194 USD.
The top countries importing Wheat from South Africa include World, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia.
Export trend
South Africa's export value of Wheat has increased by 311.61% over the past 5 years, rising from 42,886,521 USD in 2019 to 176,524,194 USD in 2023.
The export data for South Africa Wheat is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 100199 - Cereals; wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, which covers a specific classification for Wheat and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Wheat in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
Export transactions from 2025
Transactions in this market
1,234
Exporters
31
Importers
26
Major exporters of South Africa Wheat in 2025
SEA BOARD OVERSEAS TRADING&SHIPPING
South Africa
SEABOARD OVERSEAS TRADING & SHIPPING LTD/N1ST FLOOR MILKWOOD WEST BUIL
Latvia
LESOTHO MILLING SA (PTY
South Africa
NUPRO COMMODITIES
South Africa
GWK FARMFOODS
South Africa
Major importers of South Africa Wheat in 2025
LESOTHO FLOUR MILLS
Lesotho
LESOTHO MILLING
Lesotho
ZACHSTAN HOLDINGS
Lesotho
ALFA AGRO CHEM (LESOTHO) (PTY)
Lesotho
GOOD HOPE ENTERPRISES
Lesotho
Historical export price trends
The export price of Wheat from South Africa has experienced a downward trend over the past 2 years. In 2024, the price fluctuated between 0.08 USD per kg and 0.62 USD per kg, but in 2025, it decreased to a range of 0.06 USD per kg to 0.58 USD per kg.
The export transaction data for South Africa Wheat is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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