Live Bees Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 11.57 | 225 | ▲ 2.9% | ▲ 2.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live bees price in South Africa available is US$ 11.57 per kg (225 ZAR), up 2.9% year-on-year.
South Africa exported live bees valued at US$31 in 2025, with no recorded export volume, ranking 26th out of 27 global exporters. Exports declined by 96.6% year-on-year, and the country remains a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$11.5701 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live bees in South Africa
South Africa exported live bees valued at US$31 in 2025, with no recorded export volume, ranking 26th out of 27 global exporters. Exports declined by 96.6% year-on-year, and the country remains a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$11.5701 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2025
In 2025, South Africa exported $31 (0 t) of live bees▼ 96.6% YoY. That ranks #26 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top live bees exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2025
- #1 Egypt $21.1M · 22.1%
- #2 Belgium $15.5M · 16.3%
- #3 Slovakia $15.1M · 15.9%
- #4 Canada $11.6M · 12.2%
- #5 US $9.3M · 9.7%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31 | 0 t | $11.57 |
| 2024 | $928 | 0.1 t | $11.25 |
| 2022 | $243 | 0 t | $9.24 |
| 2021 | $4.2K | 0.4 t | $10.33 |
HS Code
live bees is traded under Harmonized System code 0106.41. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.