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South Africa is a growing market for Indian agricultural exports, offering opportunities in various sectors.

Data updated Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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$8.14BAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+13%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

In 2024, India's agricultural exports to South Africa were valued at $8.14 billion, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. This growth is driven by rising demand for Indian agricultural products and strengthened trade relations between the two nations.

Top imported products

Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers, Potassic
6%
Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers, Nitrogenous
1%
Animal or Vegetable Fertilizers, Fertilizers Produced By the Mixing
0%
Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers, Other Fertilizers
0%

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Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
3104.20Potassium chloride (KCl) fertilizers5%Standard duty rate for potassic fertilizers; subject to change based on trade agreements.
3102.10Urea (nitrogenous fertilizers)5%Common duty rate for nitrogenous fertilizers; may vary with international trade policies.
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Required documents & certifications

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Issued by the exporting country's agricultural department, certifying that the product is free from pests and diseases.

Fumigation CertificateRequired

Confirms that the product has been treated to eliminate pests; issued by authorized agencies.

Certificate of OriginRequired

Indicates the product's country of origin; necessary for tariff assessment and trade compliance.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
14-21 days
Common route
Sea freight from major Indian ports to South African ports
Destination port
Port of Durban
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Transit times and costs can vary based on shipping schedules and fuel prices.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateSouth Africa landed priceMargin
Potassium chloride (KCl) fertilizers$300/ton$350/ton$50/ton
Urea (nitrogenous fertilizers)$250/ton$300/ton$50/ton

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