Turmeric Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 5.25 | 102 | ▲ 25.1% | ▲ 25.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the turmeric price in South Africa available is US$ 5.25 per kg (102 ZAR), up 25.1% year-on-year.
South Africa exported 91 tonnes of turmeric in 2024, valued at US$380,358, ranking #33 among 104 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value increasing by 0.4% year-over-year. The latest export unit value for turmeric is US$5.2489 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - turmeric in South Africa
South Africa exported 91 tonnes of turmeric in 2024, valued at US$380,358, ranking #33 among 104 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with export value increasing by 0.4% year-over-year. The latest export unit value for turmeric is US$5.2489 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $380.4K (90.6 t) of turmeric▲ 0.4% YoY. That ranks #33 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top turmeric exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 India $328M · 73.3%
- #2 Netherlands $14.7M · 3.3%
- #3 Myanmar $14.2M · 3.2%
- #4 Fiji $11.1M · 2.5%
- #5 Germany $9.3M · 2.1%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380.4K | 90.6 t | $4.2 |
| 2023 | $378.7K | 126.4 t | $3 |
| 2022 | $267.5K | 100.5 t | $2.66 |
| 2021 | $391.1K | 124.4 t | $3.14 |
| 2020 | $351.9K | 86.7 t | $4.06 |
HS Code
turmeric is traded under Harmonized System code 0910.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.