Tuna Prices in South Africa
US$ 10.66 / kg
207 ZAR / kg
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Export (unit value) | 10.66 | 207 | ▼ 18.7% | ▼ 18.7% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of January 2025, the tuna price in South Africa is US$ 10.66 per kg (207 ZAR), down 18.7% year-on-year.
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Tuna Price History & Trend
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — tuna in South Africa
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $7.1M (538.5 t) of tuna▼ 47.9% YoY. That ranks #9 worldwide (3.9% of global exports).
$7.1M
Export value
538.5 t
Export volume
#9 / 50
World rank
3.9%
Global share
$13.12
Avg export price / kg
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top tuna exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Sri Lanka $28.8M · 16%
- #2 Costa Rica $16.6M · 9.2%
- #3 France $15.8M · 8.7%
- #4 Indonesia $14.6M · 8.1%
- #5 Australia $13.7M · 7.6%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.1M | 538.5 t | $13.12 |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 1 kt | $13.27 |
| 2022 | $9M | 660.6 t | $13.65 |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 425.6 t | $15.73 |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 289.2 t | $12.35 |
HS Code
tuna is traded under Harmonized System code 0302.32. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.