Areca (betel) Nut Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.10 | 1.96 | ▼ 99.7% | ▼ 99.7% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the areca (betel) nut price in South Africa available is US$ 0.10 per kg (1.96 ZAR), down 99.7% year-on-year.
In 2024, South Africa exported 4 tonnes of areca (betel) nut valued at US$156,115, ranking #13 among 32 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with exports increasing by 33,103.2% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.1009 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - areca (betel) nut in South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported 4 tonnes of areca (betel) nut valued at US$156,115, ranking #13 among 32 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with exports increasing by 33,103.2% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.1009 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $156.1K (4.3 t) of areca (betel) nut▲ 33103.2% YoY. That ranks #13 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top areca (betel) nut exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Indonesia $119.7M · 37.3%
- #2 Thailand $59.5M · 18.5%
- #3 Myanmar $53.2M · 16.6%
- #4 Sri Lanka $38M · 11.8%
- #5 China $19.5M · 6.1%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156.1K | 4.3 t | $36.08 |
| 2023 | $470 | 0.5 t | $0.91 |
| 2022 | $852.6K | 175.7 t | $4.85 |
| 2021 | $45 | 0 t | $11.28 |
| 2020 | $7.3K | 6.9 t | $1.06 |
HS Code
areca (betel) nut is traded under Harmonized System code 0802.80. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.