Production of Fresh Plum in South Africa
Fresh Plum is categorized under FAO code 0526 - Apricots, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2023, South Africa ranked #30 globally for Fresh Plum production, contributing 0.67% to global output. South Africa's total production for Fresh Plum was 24,887.87 metric tons in 2023.
Production trend chart of South Africa Fresh Plum
South Africa's production of Fresh Plum has decreased by 27.03% over the past 5 years, dropping from 34,107 metric tons in 2019 to 24,887.87 metric tons in 2023.
The production data for South Africa Fresh Plum is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0526 - Apricots, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Fresh Plum as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Export of Fresh Plum from South Africa
Fresh Plum is categorized under HS code 080940 - Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, South Africa ranked #4 in global exports of Fresh Plum. South Africa accounts for approximately 8.1% of the total global export value of Fresh Plum, with an export value of 91,389,692 USD.
The top countries importing Fresh Plum from South Africa include World, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Russia.
Export trend
South Africa's export value of Fresh Plum has increased by 49.48% over the past 5 years, rising from 61,138,399 USD in 2019 to 91,389,692 USD in 2023.
The export data for South Africa Fresh Plum is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 080940 - Fruit, edible; plums and sloes, fresh, which covers a specific classification for Fresh Plum and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Fresh Plum in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
Export transactions from 2025
Transactions in this market
76
Exporters
54
Importers
58
Major exporters of South Africa Fresh Plum in 2025
JOHANNESBURG FRESH PRODUCE MARKE
South Africa
FRUIT&VEG CITY
South Africa
MANGAUNG METRO MUNICIPALIT
South Africa
RUBISCO
South Africa
LLANDT EXPORS
South Africa
Major importers of South Africa Fresh Plum in 2025
ANWAR OUMER SURUR
Ethiopia
ONESTEP TRADING INC
Malawi
FRESH FLAVOR INTERNATIONAL
United States
ACTION STATISTICAL INVESTMENT
Lesotho
HERO FLOWERS
Lesotho
Historical export price trends
The export price of Fresh Plum from South Africa has fluctuated over the past 2 years. In 2024, the price varied between 0.44 USD per kg and 2.29 USD per kg. In 2025, the prices continued to fluctuate, ranging from 0.24 USD per kg to 2.73 USD per kg.
The export transaction data for South Africa Fresh Plum is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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