Frozen fruit exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen fruit by South Africa reached $21.5 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $21.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 4.4K t |
Where South Africa exports frozen fruit to
Most of it went to Japan (36%), United Kingdom (19%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+757% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.7M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.7% |
| France | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $973K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $557K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $518K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $414K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $384K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0811
| 0811.90 | Fruit, edible: fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0811, uncooked or cooked, frozen whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 95% |
| 0811.10 | Fruit, edible: strawberries, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening… | 2.9% |
| 0811.20 | Fruit, edible: raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, uncooked or cooked, whether or not… | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0811.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fruit imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $4.9 million of frozen fruit in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Madagascar (23%), Vietnam (18%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Madagascar grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $1.1M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $871K | 18% |
| Poland | $863K | 18% |
| Egypt | $464K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $392K | 8% |
| Greece | $349K | 7.1% |
| Morocco | $303K | 6.1% |
| China | $298K | 6% |
| India | $80K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.5% |
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 0811: Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fruit exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported frozen fruit worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fruit from South Africa?
Japan was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.46 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 exports of frozen fruit from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2021 at $21.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import frozen fruit?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Madagascar, Vietnam and Poland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fruit?
The HS code for frozen fruit is heading 0811. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0811.90 (95% of the value) and 0811.10 (3%). 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 0811 page.
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