Apricots exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported apricots worth $8.7 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 104 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 29% 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 | $8.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 4.2K t |
Where South Africa exports apricots to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (31%), Netherlands (24%), United Kingdom (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $691K | 8% |
| Bahrain | $199K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $177K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $170K | 2% |
| Canada | $124K | 1.4% |
| Qatar | $83K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $65K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 58% above the world average of $1.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa apricots exports (HS 0809.10): 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 0809.10: Fruit, edible: apricots, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apricots exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported apricots worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy apricots from South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and the United Kingdom (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of apricots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of apricots from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for apricots?
The HS code for apricots is subheading 0809.10. 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 0809 page.
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