Apples exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported apples worth $602.5 million (673.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $602.5M | 673.1K t |
| 2023 | $520.0M | 605.3K t |
| 2022 | $508.3M | 621.5K t |
| 2021 | $497.9M | 581.6K t |
| 2020 | $421.0M | 496.1K t |
| 2019 | $390.0M | 458.0K t |
| 2018 | $398.5M | 436.6K t |
| 2017 | $384.7M | 459.3K t |
Where South Africa exports apples to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (15%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Malaysia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $88.6M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39.6M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $36.4M | 6% |
| India | $36.1M | 6% |
| Bangladesh | $35.7M | 5.9% |
| Nigeria | $32.6M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $28.4M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $24.8M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $20.0M | 3.3% |
| Senegal | $18.1M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa apples exports (HS 0808.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0808.10: Fruit, edible: apples, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported apples worth $602.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 673.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 138 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy apples from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($88.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of apples per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of apples from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $384.7 million in 2017 to $602.5 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $465.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples?
The HS code for apples is subheading 0808.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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