Melons (other varieties) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of melons (other varieties) by South Africa reached $9.9 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.7 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 | $9.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 8.3K t |
Where South Africa exports melons (other varieties) to
United Kingdom alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 70% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $394K | 4% |
| Mauritius | $235K | 2.4% |
| Ethiopia | $227K | 2.3% |
| Botswana | $143K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $138K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $103K | 1% |
| Ireland | $60K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $39K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 206% above the world average of $0.85. 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 melons (other varieties) exports (HS 0807.19): 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 0807.19: Fruit, edible: melons, other than watermelons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of melons (other varieties) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported melons (other varieties) worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries buy melons (other varieties) from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Switzerland (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average export price of melons (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 206% above the world average of $0.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of melons (other varieties) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for melons (other varieties)?
The HS code for melons (other varieties) is subheading 0807.19. 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 0807 page.
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