Stone fruit exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported stone fruit worth $199.4 million (112.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 154 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% more than in 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 | $199.4M | 112.1K t |
| 2023 | $183.4M | 120.1K t |
| 2022 | $211.2M | 141.1K t |
| 2021 | $187.3M | 121.3K t |
| 2020 | $116.5M | 78.7K t |
| 2019 | $124.3M | 76.5K t |
| 2018 | $146.5M | 85.9K t |
| 2017 | $140.4M | 93.8K t |
Where South Africa exports stone fruit to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), United Kingdom (23%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $65.2M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $44.9M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.7M | 11% |
| United States | $10.7M | 5.4% |
| Russia | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $4.0M | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0809
| 0809.40 | Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh | 58% |
| 0809.30 | Fruit, edible: peaches, including nectarines, fresh | 33% |
| 0809.10 | Fruit, edible: apricots, fresh | 4.3% |
| 0809.29 | Fruit, edible: cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh | 3.7% |
| 0809.21 | Fruit, edible: sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0809.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stone fruit imports to South Africa
Imports of stone fruit by South Africa reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.6M | 86% |
| United Kingdom | $374K | 9% |
| Zimbabwe | $86K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $56K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of stone fruit exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported stone fruit worth $199.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 154 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy stone fruit from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($65.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average export price of stone fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of stone fruit from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $140.4 million in 2017 to $199.4 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $211.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import stone fruit?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $195.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone fruit?
The HS code for stone fruit is heading 0809. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 0809.40 (58% of the value) and 0809.30 (33%). 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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