Fruit and nut mixtures exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported fruit and nut mixtures worth $32.1 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 12% more than in 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 | $32.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 17.3K t |
Where South Africa exports fruit and nut mixtures to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (15%), Netherlands (9%), New Zealand (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.8M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 9.1% |
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 8% |
| United States | $2.4M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fruit and nut mixtures imports to South Africa
Imports of fruit and nut mixtures by South Africa reached $438 thousand in 2024 (191 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (37%), Belgium (19%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $162K | 37% |
| Belgium | $85K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 9.3% |
| United States | $27K | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 6% |
| Thailand | $19K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $9K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.4% |
| India | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fruit and nut mixtures exports (HS 2008.97): 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 2008.97: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: mixtures (other than those of subheading no 2008.19): prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in headings 2007 and 2008, whether or not containing added sugar, or other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of fruit and nut mixtures exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fruit and nut mixtures worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 138 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy fruit and nut mixtures from South Africa?
Russia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and New Zealand (8%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average export price of fruit and nut mixtures per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fruit and nut mixtures from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.0 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import fruit and nut mixtures?
Yes. South Africa imported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit and nut mixtures?
The HS code for fruit and nut mixtures is subheading 2008.97. 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 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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