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Fresh Raspberry Suppliers & Prices in South Africa — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Juice, Raspberry Juice Concentrate, Frozen Raspberries, +1
HS Code
081020
Last Updated
2026-07-03
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • South Africa Fresh Raspberry market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for South Africa are summarized.
  • 2 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Raspberry 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 2026-07-03.

Fresh Raspberry Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Africa

2 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Raspberry in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Raspberry export intelligence in South Africa, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 081020.
Scatter points are sampled from 30.2% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Raspberry in South Africa

5 sampled Fresh Raspberry transactions in South Africa include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Raspberry sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Africa: 2026-02-24: 12.00 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 15.15 USD / kg, 2026-02-13: 15.15 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 14.29 USD / kg, 2026-02-06: 12.00 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-24Ber** ********* **** *** **** **12.00 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)
2026-02-17Ber** ********* ****** ** **** ******* *15.15 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)
2026-02-13Ber** ********* ****** ** **** ******* *15.15 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)
2026-02-12Ber** ********* ****** ** **** ******* *14.29 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)
2026-02-06Ber** ********* **** *** **** **12.00 USD / kg (South Africa) (Lesotho)

Top Fresh Raspberry Export Suppliers and Companies in South Africa

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 2 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Raspberry in South Africa. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-03
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
South Africa Export Partner Coverage
2 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Africa export network depth for Fresh Raspberry.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Raspberry partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Africa.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Raspberry in South Africa (HS Code 081020)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Raspberry export volume and value in South Africa to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20242,503,58329,160,254 USD
20231,796,87123,700,992 USD
20222,060,42425,462,852 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Raspberry Exports from South Africa (HS Code 081020) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Raspberry exports from South Africa.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Saudi Arabia780,268.2019,088,103.058 USD
2United Kingdom683,033.2777,955,568.106 USD
3United Arab Emirates449,532.8785,235,893.394 USD
4Kuwait262,546.6223,057,987.947 USD
5Qatar96,033.6291,118,542.977 USD

Fresh Raspberry Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Africa: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

0 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Raspberry in South Africa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Raspberry in South Africa (HS Code 081020)

Track 2 years of Fresh Raspberry import volume and value in South Africa to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202329,56650,606 USD
2022315,900387,664 USD

Fresh Raspberry Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Africa

Track Fresh Raspberry wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Africa.

Historical Fresh Raspberry Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Africa (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Raspberry wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Africa.
Fresh Raspberry yearly average wholesale prices in South Africa: 2021: 5.21 USD / kg, 2022: 4.64 USD / kg, 2023: 3.91 USD / kg, 2024: 4.33 USD / kg, 2025: 4.21 USD / kg, 2026: 5.47 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20215.21 USD / kg0.89 USD / kg7.99 USD / kg-
20224.64 USD / kg0.72 USD / kg10.45 USD / kg-
20233.91 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg9.33 USD / kg-
20244.33 USD / kg0.88 USD / kg13.71 USD / kg-
20254.21 USD / kg0.73 USD / kg11.14 USD / kg-
20265.47 USD / kg2.40 USD / kg7.39 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Raspberry Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Africa

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Raspberry wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Africa.
Fresh Raspberry latest wholesale updates by date in South Africa: 2026-07-01: 109.63 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 20.89 USD / kg, 2025-06-01: 4.47 USD / kg, 2025-06-01: 6.00 USD / kg, 2025-03-01: 93.59 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-07-01RAS******** * ******* ****** *******109.63 USD / kg-
2026-06-01RAS******** * ******* ***** *******20.89 USD / kg-
2025-06-01RAS******** * ******* **** ***** *******4.47 USD / kg-
2025-06-01RAS******** * ******* **** ***** *******6.00 USD / kg-
2025-03-01RAS******** * ******* ********** *******93.59 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh raspberries in South Africa are grown in cooler microclimates and often under protected cultivation, with commercial production documented in the Western Cape (including the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus and the Garden Route near George) and additional production in high-elevation areas near Volksrust. The market is strongly export-oriented: a PPECB cold-chain tracking trial for airfreight raspberries notes that around 85% of raspberries are produced for the export market, and that shipments move from Cape Town to the United Kingdom. Because raspberries have a very low shelf life and are moved by airfreight in this trade lane, temperature discipline and rapid cut-to-cool handling are central to quality outcomes. Domestic demand exists as a premium fresh segment, but export buyer requirements and cold-chain compliance shape most commercial specifications.
Market RoleNiche producer and exporter (export-oriented; counter-seasonal supplier)
Domestic RolePremium fresh fruit segment with some local value-added use (e.g., farm-to-consumer outlets and culinary applications) alongside export-focused programs
SeasonalityProduction and availability are variety- and site-dependent; high-elevation sites are used to target early-season windows, while Western Cape sites support main commercial programs.

Specification

Secondary Variety
  • Tulameen
  • Heritage
  • Autumn Bliss
  • Glen Lyon
  • Glen Prosen
Physical Attributes
  • Very low shelf life and delicate fruit prone to damage en route (airfreight handling emphasis)
  • Uneven ripening requiring frequent harvesting and rapid post-harvest cooling

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (frequent picks) → cut-to-cool and pre-cooling → cold store handling under PPECB export cold-chain controls → airfreight uplift (Cape Town lane documented) → importer handling and distribution
Temperature
  • PPECB-managed export cold chain emphasizes seamless temperature control across storage and transport mediums.
  • CCA/PPECB airfreight raspberry tracking recommends reducing cut-to-cool to within ~60 minutes of harvest and uses handling targets around ~5°C in the lane.
Shelf Life
  • Very low shelf life; quality outcomes are highly sensitive to time-to-cooling, temperature excursions, and handling damage in airfreight chains.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeAir

Risks

Logistics HighFresh raspberries are extremely time- and temperature-sensitive and are moved by airfreight in key South Africa→UK lanes; disruptions such as terminal backlogs, equipment failures, and power-related cold-chain stress can cause temperature excursions, missed uplift windows, and delivered-quality defects that may trigger claim, rejection, or lost market windows.Lock in airfreight capacity and contingency uplift options; enforce cut-to-cool discipline, validated packaging/thermal protection, and continuous temperature logging; use PPECB-approved cold stores with backup power and pre-agreed escalation SOPs for delays.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport clearance and export market access depend on correct phytosanitary documentation (permits/certificates) and inspection workflows; document errors or non-compliance with NPPOZA/DALRRD requirements can cause holds, delays, or rejection.Maintain a shipment-specific document checklist aligned to the destination and NPPO requirements; submit/export certification via eCert early and validate certificate data against commercial docs before dispatch.
Climate MediumDrought and water restrictions in the Western Cape can constrain irrigation allocations and affect horticultural output and fruit quality, creating supply variability for export programs.Diversify production across multiple sites/regions; implement water-efficiency monitoring and scheduling; pre-agree volume flexibility with buyers for drought years.
Food Safety MediumExport buyers (especially UK/EU retail programs) typically require verified on-farm food safety and pesticide management controls; failures can result in delisting or shipment rejection.Maintain GLOBALG.A.P. certification and align spray programs to buyer pesticide lists (e.g., Tesco add-ons where applicable); retain auditable records and residue verification where required by customers.
Labor and Social Compliance MediumEthical trade expectations for South African farms/packhouses are high due to historic scrutiny; non-conformances around contracts, working hours, grievance mechanisms, or labour broker practices can block retail program access.Adopt SIZA Social Standard or equivalent ethical trade audit frameworks; remediate findings with documented CAPAs and worker engagement, including for temporary employment services.
Sustainability
  • Water scarcity and drought-driven irrigation constraints in key horticultural regions (notably Western Cape) can affect yields and fruit size/quality in berry programs.
  • Protected cultivation can increase energy dependence for climate and cold-chain control; resilience measures (backup power/alternative energy) are relevant where grid instability affects cooling continuity.
Labor & Social
  • South African fresh produce supply chains have faced sustained international scrutiny of labour practices on farms and in packhouses; SIZA provides a locally managed ethical trade standard and audit framework used to demonstrate continuous improvement against labour and environmental expectations.
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (Fruit & Vegetables) certification is a common market access baseline for fresh produce programs; producer-level compliance is explicitly claimed by at least one South African raspberry-growing farm.
  • Tesco Nurture Module (GLOBALG.A.P. add-on) is relevant where supplying Tesco-linked UK retail channels, focusing on plant protection product list management.

FAQ

Why are South African fresh raspberries commonly shipped by airfreight in export lanes to the UK?They have a very low shelf life and are highly sensitive to temperature and handling damage. A PPECB-tracked Cool Chain Association trial following a South Africa-to-UK shipment states that raspberries in this lane can only be transported by airfreight.
Which South African body oversees export cold-chain handling and certification for perishable produce?The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) manages export cold-chain services and certification for perishable products, including requirements that export produce be handled through registered and approved cold stores.
What is required to import plant products like fresh berries into South Africa?South African government guidance states that regulated plant products require an import permit issued by the National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) and must meet South Africa’s phytosanitary import conditions, with inspection at the port of entry and final release through SARS.
How do South African fresh produce exporters commonly demonstrate ethical labour compliance to international buyers?SIZA’s Social (Ethical) Standard describes an ethical trade framework established by the fruit industry in response to international scrutiny of labour practices on farms and in packhouses, using audits and continuous improvement to demonstrate compliance.

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