Prepared citrus fruit exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported prepared citrus fruit worth $4.6 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 62% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 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 | $4.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa exports prepared citrus fruit to
The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (16%), Japan (16%), Netherlands (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.59.
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 citrus fruit exports (HS 2008.30): 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 2008.30: Fruit: citrus, 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 citrus fruit exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported prepared citrus fruit worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared citrus fruit from South Africa?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($749 thousand), followed by Japan (16%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared citrus fruit from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared citrus fruit?
The HS code for prepared citrus fruit is subheading 2008.30. 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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