Fruit tree saplings exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $13.4 million of fruit tree saplings in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $13.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa exports fruit tree saplings to
Most of it went to Zimbabwe (19%), Zambia (14%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.6M | 19% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 11% |
| Namibia | $976K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $929K | 7% |
| Mozambique | $784K | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $593K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $540K | 4% |
| Angola | $399K | 3% |
| China | $398K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.09 per kg, 51% above the world average of $3.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 fruit tree saplings exports (HS 0602.20): 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 0602.20: Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit tree saplings exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fruit tree saplings worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy fruit tree saplings from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Zambia (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average export price of fruit tree saplings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $3.38 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 tree saplings from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit tree saplings?
The HS code for fruit tree saplings is subheading 0602.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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