Concentrated grapefruit juice exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of concentrated grapefruit juice by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 86 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 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 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
Where South Africa exports concentrated grapefruit juice to
The largest buyer markets were China (28%), Netherlands (27%), France (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $637K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $624K | 27% |
| France | $580K | 26% |
| South Korea | $183K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $56K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $49K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $33K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $28K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $16K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.27.
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 concentrated grapefruit juice exports (HS 2009.21): 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 2009.21: Juice: grapefruit (including pomelo), 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 grapefruit juice exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported concentrated grapefruit juice worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 86 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy concentrated grapefruit juice from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($637 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (27%) and France (26%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average export price of concentrated grapefruit juice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of concentrated grapefruit juice from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for concentrated grapefruit juice?
The HS code for concentrated grapefruit juice is subheading 2009.21. 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.
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