Mixed nuts and dried fruit exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $7.6 million of mixed nuts and dried fruit in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 788 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 952 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 740 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 919 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 649 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 809 t |
Where South Africa exports mixed nuts and dried fruit to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (30%), Namibia (19%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Brunei grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 30% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 15% |
| Botswana | $680K | 9% |
| Brunei | $392K | 5.2% |
| Canada | $293K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $165K | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $162K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 2% |
| United States | $130K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 49% above the world average of $3.15. 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 mixed nuts and dried fruit exports (HS 0813.50): 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 0813.50: Nuts, edible: mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of chapter 08.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed nuts and dried fruit exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported mixed nuts and dried fruit worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed nuts and dried fruit from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Namibia (19%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average export price of mixed nuts and dried fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $3.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mixed nuts and dried fruit from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed nuts and dried fruit?
The HS code for mixed nuts and dried fruit is subheading 0813.50. 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 0813 page.
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