Apples and pears exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported apples and pears worth $875.6 million (949.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 150 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% more than in 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 | $875.6M | 949.6K t |
| 2023 | $754.0M | 860.1K t |
| 2022 | $765.7M | 918.5K t |
| 2021 | $727.8M | 832.9K t |
| 2020 | $638.2M | 726.9K t |
| 2019 | $596.1M | 688.3K t |
| 2018 | $620.6M | 669.0K t |
| 2017 | $611.2M | 689.4K t |
Where South Africa exports apples and pears to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (12%), Netherlands (8%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $102.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $73.9M | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65.7M | 7.5% |
| India | $57.5M | 6.6% |
| Russia | $55.1M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $43.7M | 5% |
| Bangladesh | $36.0M | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $35.4M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $27.8M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.7M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Fruit, edible: apples, fresh | 69% |
| 0808.30 | Fruit, edible: pears, fresh | 31% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported apples and pears worth $875.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 949.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 150 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy apples and pears from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($102.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 123 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of apples and pears from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $611.2 million in 2017 to $875.6 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (69% of the value) and 0808.30 (31%). 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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