Candied fruit imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.5 million of candied fruit in 2024 (754 tonnes). Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 754 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 623 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 540 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 514 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 546 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 493 t |
| 2017 | $594K | 240 t |
Where South Africa imports candied fruit from
The largest suppliers were Greece (31%), Netherlands (19%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $781K | 31% |
| Netherlands | $484K | 20% |
| China | $416K | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $405K | 16% |
| Spain | $205K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $106K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $27K | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $25K | 1% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.6% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, close to the world average of $3.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Candied fruit exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.3 million of candied fruit in 2024 (368 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), Botswana (20%), Poland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $458K | 36% |
| Botswana | $256K | 20% |
| Poland | $98K | 7.6% |
| Israel | $96K | 7.4% |
| Greece | $49K | 3.8% |
| Zambia | $48K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $45K | 3.5% |
| Eswatini | $44K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $37K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised).
Common questions
What is the value of candied fruit imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported candied fruit worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 754 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply candied fruit to South Africa?
Greece was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($781 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of candied fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.54 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 imports of candied fruit to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $594 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 319%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export candied fruit?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Poland. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for candied fruit?
The HS code for candied fruit is heading 2006. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2006.00. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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