Plums and sloes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported plums and sloes worth $116.1 million (74.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 135 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 9% on 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 | $116.1M | 74.4K t |
| 2023 | $106.8M | 83.5K t |
| 2022 | $129.7M | 101.6K t |
| 2021 | $115.1M | 87.3K t |
| 2020 | $66.9M | 51.7K t |
| 2019 | $73.6M | 51.1K t |
| 2018 | $94.7M | 61.9K t |
| 2017 | $94.9M | 71.3K t |
Where South Africa exports plums and sloes to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (38%), United Kingdom (14%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $43.7M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $15.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 9.7% |
| United States | $10.7M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Norway | $2.3M | 2% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plums and sloes imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $683 thousand of plums and sloes in 2024 (361 tonnes). Spain alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $670K | 98% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plums and sloes exports (HS 0809.40): 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 0809.40: Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of plums and sloes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plums and sloes worth $116.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 135 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy plums and sloes from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($43.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of plums and sloes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plums and sloes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $94.9 million in 2017 to $116.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $129.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import plums and sloes?
Yes. South Africa imported $683 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Pakistan and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $115.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plums and sloes?
The HS code for plums and sloes is subheading 0809.40. 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 0809 page.
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