Fresh orange juice exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh orange juice by South Africa reached $72.2 million in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $72.2M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $51.8M | 32.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 23.5K t |
Where South Africa exports fresh orange juice to
Netherlands alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $48.8M | 68% |
| Botswana | $4.2M | 5.8% |
| United States | $3.6M | 5% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 4.2% |
| Israel | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $2.2M | 3% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $747K | 1% |
| Lesotho | $664K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $663K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $2.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh orange juice imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported fresh orange juice worth $6.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (40%), Zimbabwe (37%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.5M | 40% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 37% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $80K | 1.3% |
| France | $64K | 1% |
| Cyprus | $32K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fresh orange juice exports (HS 2009.19): 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 2009.19: Juice: orange, not frozen, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh orange juice exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fresh orange juice worth $72.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 145 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh orange juice from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($48.8 million), followed by Botswana (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh orange juice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh orange juice from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $72.2 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import fresh orange juice?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Zimbabwe and Italy. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $66.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh orange juice?
The HS code for fresh orange juice is subheading 2009.19. 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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