Pears exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported pears worth $273.0 million (276.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 17% more than in 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 | $273.0M | 276.3K t |
| 2023 | $234.0M | 254.6K t |
| 2022 | $257.2M | 296.7K t |
| 2021 | $229.8M | 251.1K t |
| 2020 | $217.1M | 230.6K t |
| 2019 | $205.9M | 230.1K t |
| 2018 | $222.0M | 232.2K t |
| 2017 | $226.2M | 229.7K t |
Where South Africa exports pears to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (17%), Russia (13%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $45.5M | 17% |
| Russia | $35.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26.1M | 9.6% |
| India | $21.5M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $13.4M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $10.8M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $9.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
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 pears exports (HS 0808.30): 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 0808.30: Fruit, edible: pears, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of pears exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported pears worth $273.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 129 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy pears from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($45.5 million), followed by Russia (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 114 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of pears per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pears from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $226.2 million in 2017 to $273.0 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $233.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pears?
The HS code for pears is subheading 0808.30. 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 0808 page.
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