Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $53.9M in Cheese, making it the 42nd largest exporter of Cheese in the world. At the same year, Cheese was the 225th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Cheese exports from South Africa are: Namibia ($14.4M), Botswana ($6.98M), Mozambique ($6.74M), Zimbabwe ($4.94M), and Zambia ($4.48M).
The fastest growing export markets for Cheese of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Saudi Arabia ($1.62M), Namibia ($1.54M), and Mauritius ($709k).
Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $39.8M in Cheese, becoming the 79th largest importer of Cheese in the world. At the same year, Cheese was the 361st most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Cheese primarily from: New Zealand ($12.2M), Italy ($7.01M), France ($5.11M), Germany ($4.57M), and Denmark ($3.99M).
The fastest growing import markets in Cheese for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were New Zealand ($1.72M), Italy ($1.65M), and Denmark ($1.56M).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Pacific Trellis Fruit (3), DAVID OPPENHEIMER CO. (2), and Sierra Produce (1) were at the forefront of shipping Cheese from South Africa to the United States.