Fresh Tomato Suppliers & Prices in South Africa — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Cherry Tomato, Fresh Cocktail Tomato, Fresh Globe Tomato, Fresh Grape Tomato, +2
Derived Products
Tomato Powder, Romesco Sauce, Picante Sauce, Tomato Juice, +9
HS Code
070200
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- South Africa Fresh Tomato market intelligence page includes 1 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-17.
Fresh Tomato Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa
11 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Tomato in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Tomato export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070200.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.2% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Tomato in South Africa
5 sampled Fresh Tomato transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Tomato sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-25: 1.10 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 0.12 USD / kg, 2026-02-15: 1.42 USD / kg, 2026-02-14: 1.16 USD / kg, 2026-02-13: 1.33 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Tom*** **** *** *** | 1.10 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-24 | TOM***** | 0.12 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-15 | Tom*** **** *** **** ****** ****** **** | 1.42 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-14 | PNP ******** ******* *** | 1.16 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) | |
| 2026-02-13 | Tom*** **** *** *** | 1.33 USD / kg | (South Africa) | (Lesotho) |
Verified Fresh Tomato Export Suppliers and Trade Partners in South Africa
1 verified suppliers are listed for Fresh Tomato exports from South Africa, with country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize high-confidence export partners.
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Top Fresh Tomato Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 11 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Tomato in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthers
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetailTrade
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
11 companies
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Tomato in South Africa (HS Code 070200)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Tomato export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,582,584 | 5,057,570 USD |
| 2023 | 16,516,338 | 4,751,626 USD |
| 2022 | 19,066,653 | 4,942,246 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Tomato Exports from South Africa (HS Code 070200) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Tomato exports from South Africa.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 889,868.946 | 1,742,663.268 USD |
| 2 | Lesotho | 792,314.401 | 1,551,618.594 USD |
| 3 | Namibia | 551,911.284 | 1,080,828.28 USD |
| 4 | Swaziland | 253,970.946 | 497,360.696 USD |
| 5 | Angola | 57,123.639 | 111,867.334 USD |
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Fresh Tomato Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Tomato in South Africa (HS Code 070200)
Track 2 years of Fresh Tomato import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,738,525 | 8,685,925 USD |
| 2022 | 12,823,175 | 7,287,928 USD |
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Fresh Tomato Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Africa
Track Fresh Tomato wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Africa.
Historical Fresh Tomato Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Africa (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Tomato wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Africa.
Fresh Tomato yearly average wholesale prices in South Africa: 2020: 0.20 USD / kg, 2021: 0.95 USD / kg, 2022: 0.90 USD / kg, 2023: 0.70 USD / kg, 2024: 0.93 USD / kg, 2025: 0.61 USD / kg, 2026: 0.68 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.20 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.95 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 5.43 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.90 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 4.16 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.70 USD / kg | 0.14 USD / kg | 3.77 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.93 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 3.79 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.61 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 2.43 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.68 USD / kg | 0.12 USD / kg | 2.27 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Tomato Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Africa
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Tomato wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Africa.
Fresh Tomato latest wholesale updates by date in South Africa: 2026-09-01: 339.25 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 775.47 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 4.57 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 488.21 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 23.62 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | TOM***** ********* * ******* ******* ****** ****** ** | 339.25 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | TOM***** ********* * ******* ********** ****** ** | 775.47 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | TOM***** * ******* * ******* **** ***** ****** ** | 4.57 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | TOM***** ********* * ******* ********** ****** ** | 488.21 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | TOM***** ***** * ******* ****** ****** ** | 23.62 USD / kg | - |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh tomato in South Africa is a widely produced vegetable crop supplying domestic retail, informal markets, and processing demand. Production occurs across provinces, with Limpopo identified as a major production area and additional commercial production reported in Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape. Trade is predominantly regional: in 2024, South Africa exported fresh/chilled tomatoes mainly to nearby markets (notably Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini) while also importing primarily from Namibia. Winter production is constrained in frost-prone areas, with supply continuity supported by frost-free zones and protected cultivation.
Market RoleRegional producer and trader; net importer by value in 2024 (HS 070200) with active regional exports
Domestic RoleHigh-rotation fresh vegetable for household consumption and foodservice; also supports processing use (e.g., Roma/plum types) alongside fresh-market supply.
SeasonalitySupply is seasonally constrained in winter in frost-prone areas; winter production is concentrated in frost-free zones or under protection.
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Round/slicer (table tomato)
- Roma/plum (often used for processing)
- Cherry
Physical Attributes
- Firmness and freedom from bruising/cracking are key quality acceptance attributes for fresh-market channels.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → packhouse sorting/grading → packaging → domestic distribution via national fresh produce markets/supermarket distribution → retail
- For exports: packhouse → (where applicable) perishable export inspection/certification → customs/border clearance → importer distribution
Temperature
- Temperature management is important to slow softening and decay while avoiding chilling injury risk from overly cold handling.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and ethylene exposure management can affect ripening during transit, especially in mixed loads.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life outcomes are highly sensitive to harvest maturity, handling damage, and transit delays in regional trucking routes.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Phytosanitary HighFresh tomato trade can be severely disrupted by phytosanitary actions if regulated pests or emerging tomato pathogens trigger tighter import conditions, detentions, or rejections; outbreaks can also force crop termination and sudden supply loss.Align pre-export inspections and documentation to destination phytosanitary requirements; implement strict farm/packhouse hygiene and pest management, and maintain a destination-specific additional-declaration checklist where required.
Logistics MediumCross-border trucking delays and weak temperature/handling discipline can cause rapid quality loss and claims, especially on regional routes where border clearance variability is material.Use temperature/handling SOPs, data loggers where feasible, and route planning that minimizes border dwell time; align shipment timing with importer receiving capacity.
Food Safety MediumNon-compliance with destination-market pesticide residue limits or retailer standards can lead to rejection, reputational damage, or delisting.Maintain spray records and pre-harvest intervals, run targeted residue testing for high-risk actives, and use GLOBALG.A.P.-aligned controls for export programmes.
Sustainability
- Irrigation dependence in major producing areas increases exposure to water-availability and pumping/energy reliability constraints.
- Climate variability (heat stress and frost risk) can cause rapid yield and quality swings, with winter constraints outside frost-free areas.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
FAQ
Which South African regions are most associated with fresh tomato production?Limpopo is identified as a major production area, with additional key producing areas reported in Mpumalanga (Overberg area) and the Eastern Cape (Border area).
Who are South Africa’s main recent trading partners for fresh/chilled tomatoes?In 2024, South Africa’s main export destinations for fresh/chilled tomatoes (HS 070200) included Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini, while imports were dominated by Namibia.
How are phytosanitary export certificates handled for South African plant products?South Africa’s DALRRD uses an online eCertification (eCert) system to receive and process phytosanitary certification (ePhyto) for exports of plants and plant products, with inspections handled through the DALRRD workflow.
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