Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
080510
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- South Africa Fresh Orange market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
- 10 export partner companies and 619 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Orange 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 2026-03-30.
Fresh Orange Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa
10 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Orange in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Orange export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080510.
Scatter points are sampled from 0.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Orange in South Africa
5 sampled Fresh Orange transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Orange sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-17: 1.72 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 2.10 USD / kg, 2026-02-06: 1.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-05: 1.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-04: 1.40 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | CAP** ****** | 1.72 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-08 | Ora*** *** *** *** | 2.10 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-06 | Ora*** *** *** *** | 1.60 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-05 | Ora*** *** *** *** | 1.60 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-04 | ORA**** | 1.40 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) |
Top Fresh Orange Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Orange in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalAir TransportCrop ProductionFood WholesalersShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingRetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Fresh Orange.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Orange partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Orange in South Africa (HS Code 080510)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Orange export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 716,596,270 | 758,691,304 USD |
| 2023 | 1,231,812,749 | 791,432,008 USD |
| 2022 | 1,298,435,079 | 759,894,434 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Orange Exports from South Africa (HS Code 080510) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Orange exports from South Africa.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 166,144,310.304 | 175,904,130.013 USD |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 75,710,590.377 | 80,158,059.633 USD |
| 3 | Russia | 46,840,913.832 | 49,592,490.899 USD |
| 4 | United States | 44,115,105.331 | 46,706,560.156 USD |
| 5 | China | 40,712,923.965 | 43,104,524.357 USD |
Fresh Orange Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
619 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Orange 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 90.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Orange in South Africa
5 sampled Fresh Orange import transactions in South Africa provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Orange sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-15: 0.74 USD / kg, 2026-01-20: 0.76 USD / kg, 2025-11-18: 0.84 USD / kg, 2025-11-05: 0.84 USD / kg, 2025-10-29: 0.84 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-15 | ORO* ****** | 0.74 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-20 | ORO* ******* ****** ***** | 0.76 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-18 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ********* ****** ********** ******* * ****** ****** * ****** ************ ******** ** ****** *********** ******* * ******** | 0.84 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-11-05 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ********* ****** ********** ******* * ****** ****** * ****** ************ ******** ** ****** *********** ******* * ******** | 0.84 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-10-29 | EN ******* ********** ** ********* **** ******** * ***** * ** *** *** ****** ********* ****** ********** ******* * *** | 0.84 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Orange Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Africa
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 619 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Orange 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: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingOthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
South Africa Import Partner Coverage
619 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Orange in South Africa.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Orange importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Africa.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Orange in South Africa (HS Code 080510)
Track 2 years of Fresh Orange import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,846,926 | 683,042 USD |
| 2022 | 4,638,107 | 830,784 USD |
Fresh Orange Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Africa
Track Fresh Orange wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Africa.
Historical Fresh Orange Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Africa (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Orange wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Africa.
Fresh Orange yearly average wholesale prices in South Africa: 2020: 1.18 USD / kg, 2021: 0.28 USD / kg, 2022: 0.26 USD / kg, 2023: 0.39 USD / kg, 2024: 0.49 USD / kg, 2025: 0.48 USD / kg, 2026: 0.73 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.18 USD / kg | 1.18 USD / kg | 1.18 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.28 USD / kg | 0.06 USD / kg | 0.82 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.26 USD / kg | 0.06 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.07 USD / kg | 1.18 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.07 USD / kg | 1.16 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.48 USD / kg | 0.06 USD / kg | 1.23 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.73 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.89 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Orange Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Africa
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Orange wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Africa.
Fresh Orange latest wholesale updates by date in South Africa: 2026-01-01: 802.61 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 44.20 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 931.97 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 15.23 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 40.26 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | ORA*** ***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 802.61 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-01-01 | ORA*** ********* * ******* ****** ****** ** | 44.20 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-01-01 | ORA*** ********* * ******* ****** ****** ** | 931.97 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-01-01 | ORA*** ****** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 15.23 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-01-01 | ORA*** ***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 40.26 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh oranges (Citrus sinensis) are a flagship horticultural product in South Africa, produced mainly for export with established packhouse and cold-chain systems. Production is concentrated in Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Mpumalanga, with additional output from KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape (Orange River). The domestic market is supplied through formal and informal channels, and a meaningful share of oranges also moves to processing (juice) depending on season and packout quality. Market access in key destinations is strongly shaped by phytosanitary compliance for quarantine pests (notably false codling moth) and by importing-market quality/marketing standards.
Market RoleMajor producer and exporter (Southern Hemisphere off-season supplier)
Domestic RoleDomestic fresh consumption and processing market supplied alongside an export-driven value chain.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)export-led expansion with ongoing market-access and logistics constraints
SeasonalitySeasonal Southern Hemisphere supply; commercial export programmes are typically mid-year, with timing influenced by variety, region, and packhouse/export scheduling.
Specification
Primary VarietyValencia / Midseason (e.g., Midknight, Delta)
Secondary Variety
- Valencia Late
- Midnight (Valencia type)
- Navel (e.g., Washington Navel)
Physical Attributes
- Fruit must be intact, clean, and free from defects that materially affect keeping quality (bruising, decay, or serious skin damage).
- Uniformity (origin, variety/commercial type, quality and sizing) and appropriate presentation/marking are standard export requirements for fresh citrus.
Compositional Metrics
- Minimum maturity requirements (including juice content and maturity indices) apply under commercial quality standards for citrus fruit; requirements vary by citrus type and class.
Grades
- EU marketing classes: Extra Class, Class I, Class II
- UNECE FFV-14 aligned commercial quality classes for citrus fruit
Packaging
- Protective export cartons with mandatory marking (origin, variety/commercial type, class, size) and buyer-required barcoding/traceability identifiers.
- Packaging materials must be clean and suitable to prevent external/internal damage during long sea-freight transit.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest → packhouse washing/sorting/grading → packaging and traceability coding → pre-cooling and cold chain management → PPECB quality inspection/certification → DALRRD phytosanitary inspection and phytosanitary certificate → port cold store/terminal → sea shipment in refrigerated containers → importer clearance and distribution
Temperature
- Cold chain management is critical from packhouse through port and sea transport; temperature breaks materially raise quality-loss risk in long export chains.
- For EU-bound oranges subject to false codling moth measures, compliance may require a documented systems approach that includes specific cold-treatment regimes and recordkeeping for each consignment.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Phytosanitary Market Access HighTrade can be severely disrupted in key destinations (notably the EU) if South African orange consignments are non-compliant with quarantine-pest measures for false codling moth; EU rules specify a systems approach for Citrus sinensis and require cold-treatment documentation/records and traceability for each consignment.Use an NPPO-approved systems approach, ensure packhouse and cold-chain controls, and maintain consignment-level cold-treatment and temperature-record documentation (including monitoring records) for EU-bound shipments.
Plant Health MediumCitrus black spot remains a quarantine concern for EU citrus production, and non-compliances can trigger rejections and heightened scrutiny for citrus consignments from risk areas.Implement orchard disease management and monitoring, maintain orchard-to-carton traceability, and follow destination-market phytosanitary requirements for CBS-sensitive markets.
Logistics MediumFresh oranges depend on uninterrupted cold chain and time-sensitive sea logistics; port delays, infrastructure degradation, and energy disruptions can reduce quality and increase claim/rejection risk in programme markets.Align to PPECB cold-chain protocols, secure reefer capacity early, use contingency routing/port plans where feasible, and ensure backup power and monitoring for critical cold storage nodes.
Climate And Water MediumIrrigation-water availability/cost and climate variability are identified threats for the South African citrus sector, with climate-change impacts particularly noted for Western Cape production conditions.Adopt water-efficiency investments (irrigation scheduling, leak reduction, soil moisture monitoring), diversify sourcing across provinces/river systems, and maintain water-risk documentation for buyer sustainability due diligence.
Food Safety MediumExport buyers and regulators enforce pesticide-residue limits on citrus; residue non-compliance can lead to border actions, customer delisting, and reputational damage.Operate an MRL-aligned spray programme, run residue monitoring/testing, and verify compliance against Codex and destination-market MRL references prior to shipment.
Labor And Social Compliance MediumRetail programme access increasingly depends on demonstrable labor-law compliance and worker-welfare management in orchard and packhouse operations; audit failures can disrupt sales channels.Maintain documented HR and H&S systems, worker grievance mechanisms, and participate in credible third-party audit frameworks used in South African agriculture (e.g., SIZA and/or GRASP) aligned to buyer requirements.
Sustainability
- Availability and cost of irrigation water as a binding constraint for citrus orchards; increased buyer focus on water stewardship in irrigated horticulture.
- Climate-change exposure (including in Western Cape production zones) as an industry-identified threat affecting yields, quality, and farm viability.
- Infrastructure and energy reliability risks that can amplify food loss and emissions in cold-chain dependent exports.
Labor & Social
- Labor-intensive orchard and packhouse workforces; compliance expectations around contracts, working hours, wages, housing, and occupational health and safety.
- Audit and remediation focus on ethical trade and human-rights risk management in export-facing supply chains (e.g., social compliance platforms and retailer programme requirements).
- National Minimum Wage framework applies to farm workers and is periodically reviewed, increasing the importance of payroll compliance and documentation readiness.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) for fruit and vegetables
- GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP (Risk Assessment on Social Practice) add-on
- SIZA Social and Environmental standards/audit completion letters (ethical and environmentally sustainable trade platform)
FAQ
Which provinces are the main production areas for fresh oranges in South Africa?The main orange and broader citrus production areas are concentrated in Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Mpumalanga, with additional production in KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape (Orange River).
What are the typical official inspection steps and certificates needed before exporting fresh oranges from South Africa?Export consignments typically go through PPECB quality inspection/certification processes (as required by the destination market) and DALRRD phytosanitary inspection, after which a phytosanitary certificate is issued under the relevant permit conditions.
What is the biggest regulatory risk for shipping South African oranges to the European Union?A major risk is interruption of access due to EU quarantine-pest requirements for false codling moth on oranges (Citrus sinensis), including strict systems-approach and cold-treatment documentation and recordkeeping expectations; non-compliance or interceptions can result in rejection and heightened scrutiny.
Which third-party standards are commonly referenced for food safety and social compliance in South African export fruit supply chains?Commonly referenced frameworks include GLOBALG.A.P. IFA for farm-level good agricultural practices and traceability, the GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP add-on for worker welfare assessment, and South Africa’s SIZA platform for social and environmental compliance auditing and documentation.
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