Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
080550
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- South Africa Fresh Lemon market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
- 7 export partner companies and 238 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Lemon in South Africa.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.
Fresh Lemon Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa
7 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Lemon in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Lemon export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080550.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.6% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Lemon in South Africa
5 sampled Fresh Lemon transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Lemon sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-24: 1.87 USD / kg, 2026-02-23: 1.93 USD / kg, 2026-02-21: 1.85 USD / kg, 2026-02-20: 0.28 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 1.29 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Lem** ******* *** **** ***** ***** *** * | 1.87 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-23 | PNP ****** ***** ** ** | 1.93 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-21 | PNP ****** ***** ** ** | 1.85 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-20 | LEM*** | 0.28 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-02 | Lem** ******* *** *** | 1.29 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) |
Top Fresh Lemon Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 7 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Lemon in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood ManufacturingRetail
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
7 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Fresh Lemon.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Lemon partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Lemon in South Africa (HS Code 080550)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Lemon export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 279,020,497 | 333,291,576 USD |
| 2023 | 565,295,104 | 361,553,677 USD |
| 2022 | 557,100,513 | 355,982,337 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Lemon Exports from South Africa (HS Code 080550) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Lemon exports from South Africa.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 65,206,695.805 | 77,889,770.131 USD |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 33,643,611.326 | 40,187,485.659 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 23,602,828.646 | 28,193,713.467 USD |
| 4 | Russia | 22,947,291.925 | 27,410,671.115 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 21,447,694.889 | 25,619,393.9 USD |
Fresh Lemon Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
238 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Lemon in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Lemon in South Africa
5 sampled Fresh Lemon import transactions in South Africa provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Lemon sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2025-10-14: 0.82 USD / kg, 2025-09-24: 0.89 USD / kg, 2025-09-24: 0.89 USD / kg, 2025-08-19: 0.79 USD / kg, 2025-08-13: 0.73 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ** ** * ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ******* ******* ****** | 0.82 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-24 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ** ** * ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ******* ******* ****** | 0.89 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-24 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ** ** * ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ******* ******* ****** | 0.89 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-08-19 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ** ** * ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ******* ******* ****** | 0.79 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-08-13 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ** ** * ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ******* ******* ****** | 0.73 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Lemon Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Africa
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 238 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Lemon in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Crop ProductionFood WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food WholesalersGrocery StoresOthers
Value Chain Roles: RetailDistribution / WholesaleOthers
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
South Africa Import Partner Coverage
238 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Lemon in South Africa.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Lemon importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Africa.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Lemon in South Africa (HS Code 080550)
Track 2 years of Fresh Lemon import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,358,397 | 325,047 USD |
| 2022 | 2,935,856 | 247,136 USD |
Fresh Lemon Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Africa
Track Fresh Lemon wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Africa.
Historical Fresh Lemon Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Africa (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Lemon wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Africa.
Fresh Lemon yearly average wholesale prices in South Africa: 2020: 0.39 USD / kg, 2021: 0.28 USD / kg, 2022: 0.23 USD / kg, 2023: 0.24 USD / kg, 2024: 0.32 USD / kg, 2025: 0.36 USD / kg, 2026: 0.52 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.17 USD / kg | 0.55 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.28 USD / kg | 0.06 USD / kg | 1.18 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.23 USD / kg | 0.05 USD / kg | 0.83 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.05 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.32 USD / kg | 0.05 USD / kg | 1.08 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.36 USD / kg | 0.06 USD / kg | 1.14 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.06 USD / kg | 1.15 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Lemon Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Africa
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Lemon wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Africa.
Fresh Lemon latest wholesale updates by date in South Africa: 2026-04-01: 1092.33 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 176.68 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 541.65 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 636.36 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 68.27 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | LEM** * ******* ********** ****** ** | 1092.33 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | LEM** * ******* ********** ****** ** | 176.68 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | LEM** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 541.65 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | LEM** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 636.36 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | LEM** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 68.27 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh lemon is produced in South Africa as part of a large commercial citrus sector with established export packhouse and cold-chain infrastructure. Export programs are typically routed through regulated inspection and cold-chain management frameworks (including PPECB oversight) before shipping in reefer containers. Commercial production is concentrated in key citrus regions such as the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Limpopo. Market access and shipment reliability can be significantly influenced by importing-country phytosanitary requirements for citrus pests and diseases and by port and container logistics performance.
Market RoleMajor producer and exporter (commercial citrus export market)
Domestic RoleDomestic fresh consumption market supplied by commercial orchards and wholesale fresh-produce channels, alongside export-oriented supply.
SeasonalityExtended harvest window with regional and cultivar-dependent peaks; export programs typically target Northern Hemisphere off-season supply windows.
Specification
Primary VarietyEureka
Secondary Variety
- Lisbon
Physical Attributes
- Color development (green-to-yellow) aligned to buyer program
- Peel condition (wind scar, blemishes) within grade tolerance
- Size/count consistency within carton specifications
- Freedom from decay and pest damage at packing
Compositional Metrics
- Juice content and maturity indicators may be specified by buyer programs (often managed through packhouse QC rather than consumer-facing standards).
Grades
- Fresh citrus grades commonly align to UNECE marketing standards (Class Extra/Class I/Class II) as used by many importers and retailers.
Packaging
- Ventilated corrugated fiberboard cartons designed for reefer airflow and cold-chain handling
- Carton/pallet labeling with grower/packhouse identifiers to support traceability and inspection workflows
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest → packhouse (washing/brush, grading, packing) → cold storage → export inspection/certification (PPECB and phytosanitary) → port terminal handling → reefer container sea shipment → importer distribution
Temperature
- Cold-chain temperature management is required throughout storage and sea freight to maintain quality and reduce decay risk; temperature set-points depend on buyer program and chilling-injury risk management.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and humidity management in storage/reefer transport reduce dehydration and rind breakdown; mixed-load compatibility and airflow are important in container planning.
Shelf Life
- Fresh lemons generally tolerate longer storage than softer fruit under appropriate citrus cold-chain conditions, but are sensitive to dehydration, rind damage, and decay when handling or temperature control breaks occur.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Phytosanitary HighImporting-country quarantine pest and disease measures for citrus (notably destination-market controls related to citrus black spot and false codling moth) can lead to consignment rejection, intensified inspections, or tightened seasonal measures, severely disrupting South Africa’s lemon export programs to sensitive markets.Run destination-specific pest/disease risk checks and treatment protocols pre-shipment; require packhouse documentation proving orchard-level monitoring, segregation, and export program compliance aligned to DALRRD phytosanitary requirements.
Logistics HighPort congestion, reefer plug constraints, schedule disruption, and reefer container availability can compromise cold-chain integrity and delivery windows, increasing claims risk for export lemons.Secure reefer equipment early, build buffer into vessel schedules, use temperature monitoring, and maintain contingency routing/port options when possible.
Climate MediumDrought conditions and water-use restrictions in irrigated citrus regions can reduce yield and affect fruit size and quality, creating supply volatility across export programs.Prioritize suppliers with verified irrigation resilience plans, water-efficiency investments, and orchard-level water-risk assessments in key producing regions.
Infrastructure MediumElectricity supply instability can increase operational risk for packhouses and cold stores, elevating temperature-abuse risk if backup power and monitoring are inadequate.Require documented cold-store backup power capacity, alarm systems, and temperature-data retention for the full pack-to-port window.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and drought exposure in key citrus regions (irrigated production dependence)
- Pesticide residue compliance management for export programs (MRL sensitivity in destination markets)
Labor & Social
- Ethical trade and labor compliance expectations in horticulture supply chains are commonly addressed through third-party social-audit frameworks used in South Africa (e.g., SIZA), particularly for EU/UK retail-aligned programs.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- SIZA (social/ethical compliance commonly requested in South African horticulture export supply chains)
FAQ
What is the main deal-breaker compliance risk for exporting South African fresh lemons to sensitive markets?The biggest blocker risk is phytosanitary non-compliance for quarantine pests and diseases relevant to citrus (notably measures associated with citrus black spot and false codling moth), which can result in consignment rejection or tighter import controls. This is why exporters typically align orchard monitoring, packhouse segregation/QC, and DALRRD phytosanitary certification to destination-market requirements.
Which South African regions are most associated with commercial lemon production for export supply chains?Commercial lemon production for export is associated with South Africa’s main citrus regions, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Limpopo (with additional commercial citrus production in areas such as Mpumalanga). Export packhouse and cold-chain infrastructure in these regions supports shipment programs.
Which documents are commonly needed for shipping fresh lemons from South Africa under export programs?Commonly referenced documents include a DALRRD-issued phytosanitary certificate (as required by the destination), PPECB-related perishable export inspection/certification documentation where applicable, and standard trade documentation such as a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, customs export declaration documentation, and a certificate of origin when claiming preferential tariffs.
Sources
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