Prepared pears exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared pears by South Africa reached $24.3 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 77 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.1 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 | $24.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 17.7K t |
Where South Africa exports prepared pears to
Most of it went to United States (23%), United Kingdom (13%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 14% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| France | $998K | 4.1% |
| Greece | $922K | 3.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.46. 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 prepared pears exports (HS 2008.40): 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 2008.40: Fruit: pears, 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 pears exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported prepared pears worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 77 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared pears from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared pears per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared pears from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pears?
The HS code for prepared pears is subheading 2008.40. 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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