Concentrated citrus juice exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.2 million of concentrated citrus juice in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.3 million.
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 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 6.6K t |
Where South Africa exports concentrated citrus juice to
Most of it went to Switzerland (21%), Germany (17%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $468K | 21% |
| Germany | $367K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $339K | 15% |
| Australia | $244K | 11% |
| Italy | $165K | 7.5% |
| United States | $159K | 7.2% |
| Singapore | $127K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $64K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $35K | 1.6% |
| Ethiopia | $31K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
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 concentrated citrus juice exports (HS 2009.31): 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 2009.31: Juice: of single citrus fruit (excluding orange or grapefruit), of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of concentrated citrus juice exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported concentrated citrus juice worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 112 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy concentrated citrus juice from South Africa?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($468 thousand), followed by Germany (17%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average export price of concentrated citrus juice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of concentrated citrus juice from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2018 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concentrated citrus juice?
The HS code for concentrated citrus juice is subheading 2009.31. 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 2009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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