Pineapples exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pineapples by South Africa reached $5.4 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 21% 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 | $5.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 5.7K t |
Where South Africa exports pineapples to
Most of it went to Germany (19%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Botswana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $787K | 15% |
| Botswana | $594K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $594K | 11% |
| France | $475K | 8.8% |
| Namibia | $389K | 7.2% |
| United States | $217K | 4% |
| Ethiopia | $134K | 2.5% |
| Seychelles | $125K | 2.3% |
| Eswatini | $115K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 97% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pineapples exports (HS 0804.30): 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 0804.30: Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of pineapples exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported pineapples worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy pineapples from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of pineapples per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pineapples from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pineapples?
The HS code for pineapples is subheading 0804.30. 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 0804 page.
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