Prepared pineapple imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported prepared pineapple worth $5.6 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 7.6K t |
Where South Africa imports prepared pineapple from
Eswatini alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $5.0M | 88% |
| Indonesia | $434K | 7.7% |
| Costa Rica | $93K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $35K | 0.6% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared pineapple exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.4 million of prepared pineapple in 2024 (840 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (16%), Lebanon (14%), Czech Republic (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $211K | 16% |
| Lebanon | $195K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $173K | 13% |
| Namibia | $150K | 11% |
| Spain | $135K | 10% |
| Botswana | $90K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $70K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $60K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $42K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $33K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa prepared pineapple imports (HS 2008.20): 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 2008.20: Fruit: pineapples, 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 pineapple imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported prepared pineapple worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pineapple to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and Costa Rica (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pineapple per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared pineapple to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export prepared pineapple?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Lebanon and the Czech Republic. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pineapple?
The HS code for prepared pineapple is subheading 2008.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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