Jams and preserves exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of jams and preserves by South Africa reached $50.6 million in 2024 (31.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 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 | $50.6M | 31.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 38.4K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $40.6M | 36.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 30.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 54.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.0M | 56.9K t |
Where South Africa exports jams and preserves to
Most of it went to United States (19%), Russia (15%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Latvia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.6M | 19% |
| Russia | $7.7M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 6.9% |
| Namibia | $3.0M | 6% |
| Guatemala | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Botswana | $1.5M | 3% |
| Latvia | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2007
| 2007.99 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether… | 88% |
| 2007.10 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes: homogenised, cooked preparations, whether or not containing added sugar… | 8.3% |
| 2007.91 | Jams, jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of citrus fruit, being cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added… | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2007.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.42, 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.
Jams and preserves imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $17.7 million of jams and preserves in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $12.4M | 70% |
| United Arab Emirates | $941K | 5.3% |
| France | $913K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $673K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $567K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $456K | 2.6% |
| Guatemala | $364K | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | $260K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $205K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $190K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of jams and preserves exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported jams and preserves worth $50.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy jams and preserves from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Russia (15%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average export price of jams and preserves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.42 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 jams and preserves from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.0 million in 2017 to $50.6 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $60.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import jams and preserves?
Yes. South Africa imported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Eswatini, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for jams and preserves?
The HS code for jams and preserves is heading 2007. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2007.99 (88% of the value) and 2007.10 (8%). 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 2007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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