Prepared apricots exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared apricots by South Africa reached $13.6 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 89 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.9 million.
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 | $13.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 13.8K t |
Where South Africa exports prepared apricots to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (29%), United Kingdom (16%), Australia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 16% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 10% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 8% |
| New Zealand | $920K | 6.8% |
| Japan | $780K | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $579K | 4.3% |
| Eswatini | $495K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $435K | 3.2% |
| United States | $367K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
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 prepared apricots exports (HS 2008.50): 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 2008.50: Fruit: apricots, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared apricots exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported prepared apricots worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 89 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared apricots from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared apricots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared apricots from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared apricots?
The HS code for prepared apricots is subheading 2008.50. 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 2008 page.
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