Pineapple juice exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pineapple juice by South Africa reached $43.3 million in 2024 (22.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 116 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $43.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $41.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $35.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 10.6K t |
Where South Africa exports pineapple juice to
Most of it went to Netherlands (33%), Chile (16%), Venezuela (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.3M | 33% |
| Chile | $7.0M | 16% |
| Venezuela | $6.4M | 15% |
| Zambia | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Colombia | $895K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $764K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pineapple juice imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.3 million of pineapple juice in 2024 (820 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.3M | 99% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pineapple juice exports (HS 2009.49): 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 2009.49: Juice: pineapple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pineapple juice exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported pineapple juice worth $43.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 116 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy pineapple juice from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Chile (16%) and Venezuela (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average export price of pineapple juice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pineapple juice from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $43.3 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import pineapple juice?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Eswatini, Thailand and Portugal. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $42.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pineapple juice?
The HS code for pineapple juice is subheading 2009.49. 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 2009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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