Citrus fruit (other varieties) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported citrus fruit (other varieties) worth $8.3 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Value rose 15% 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 | $8.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 8.4K t |
Where South Africa exports citrus fruit (other varieties) to
Most of it went to Zambia (18%), Nigeria (12%), Namibia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.5M | 18% |
| Nigeria | $985K | 12% |
| Namibia | $642K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $636K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $515K | 6.2% |
| France | $502K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $469K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $367K | 4.4% |
| Botswana | $354K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $341K | 4.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 44% below the world average of $0.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 citrus fruit (other varieties) exports (HS 0805.90): 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 0805.90: Fruit, edible: citrus fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0805, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit (other varieties) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported citrus fruit (other varieties) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 123 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy citrus fruit (other varieties) from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Nigeria (12%) and Namibia (8%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average export price of citrus fruit (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $0.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of citrus fruit (other varieties) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit (other varieties)?
The HS code for citrus fruit (other varieties) is subheading 0805.90. 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 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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