Grapefruit and pomelos exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of grapefruit and pomelos by South Africa reached $146.3 million in 2024 (229.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $226.8 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 | $146.3M | 229.5K t |
| 2023 | $159.6M | 236.5K t |
| 2022 | $158.0M | 246.2K t |
| 2021 | $189.3M | 303.3K t |
| 2020 | $165.9M | 256.8K t |
| 2019 | $199.1M | 274.4K t |
| 2018 | $226.8M | 315.1K t |
| 2017 | $176.0M | 249.9K t |
Where South Africa exports grapefruit and pomelos to
Most of it went to Netherlands (21%), China (12%), Russia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $30.7M | 21% |
| China | $18.1M | 12% |
| Russia | $14.0M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $12.6M | 8.6% |
| United States | $9.6M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $5.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.91, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grapefruit and pomelos imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported grapefruit and pomelos worth $1.0 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Zimbabwe (44%), Eswatini (32%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $454K | 45% |
| Eswatini | $321K | 32% |
| Turkey | $84K | 8.2% |
| Morocco | $48K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $43K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $38K | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $20K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa grapefruit and pomelos exports (HS 0805.40): 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 0805.40: Fruit, edible: grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of grapefruit and pomelos exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported grapefruit and pomelos worth $146.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy grapefruit and pomelos from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by China (12%) and Russia (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 95 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average export price of grapefruit and pomelos per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of grapefruit and pomelos from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $176.0 million in 2017 to $146.3 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $226.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $177.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import grapefruit and pomelos?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $145.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grapefruit and pomelos?
The HS code for grapefruit and pomelos is subheading 0805.40. 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 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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