Oranges exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oranges by South Africa reached $856.6 million in 2024 (1.21 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 144 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 11% 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 | $856.6M | 1.21M t |
| 2023 | $967.0M | 1.31M t |
| 2022 | $865.0M | 1.36M t |
| 2021 | $900.9M | 1.34M t |
| 2020 | $916.5M | 1.30M t |
| 2019 | $762.7M | 1.21M t |
| 2018 | $917.5M | 1.35M t |
| 2017 | $846.1M | 1.24M t |
Where South Africa exports oranges to
Most of it went to Netherlands (20%), United Arab Emirates (9%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $167.4M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80.1M | 9.4% |
| United States | $50.3M | 5.9% |
| Russia | $49.6M | 5.8% |
| China | $44.5M | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $44.0M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $41.6M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38.5M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $35.8M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $34.0M | 4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.90, 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.
Oranges imports to South Africa
Imports of oranges by South Africa reached $4.1 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Zimbabwe (40%), Eswatini (36%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 40% |
| Eswatini | $1.5M | 36% |
| Spain | $297K | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $255K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $144K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $59K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa oranges exports (HS 0805.10): 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 0805.10: Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of oranges exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported oranges worth $856.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.21 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy oranges from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($167.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 117 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average export price of oranges per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of oranges from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $846.1 million in 2017 to $856.6 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $967.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $879.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import oranges?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Spain. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $852.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oranges?
The HS code for oranges is subheading 0805.10. 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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