How much oranges do South Africa produce and export?
South Africa is the nullth largest producer of oranges: 1.7 million tonnes in 2024, 2.5% of the world's 67.1 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $843.9 million in 2024, 15% of world exports of fresh oranges (HS 080510) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 20% of its oranges exports by value.
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South Africa's oranges production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 million tonnes | 2.5% | -0.7% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
South Africa's oranges exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $843.9 million | 15% | 1.2 million t | $715 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080510 (Oranges, fresh or dried).
Where South Africa's oranges goes
| Destination | Value | Share of South Africa's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $168M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80M | 9.5% |
| Russia | $50M | 5.9% |
| United States | $50M | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $45M | 5.3% |
How much oranges South Africa uses
South Africa's domestic supply of oranges was 285 thousand tonnes in 2023, 0.2% of the world's. Food supply was 2.8 kg per person a year, 113th highest of 140 countries with a million or more people. It produced 1173% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 7%. FAO's item is "Oranges and mandarins". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The oranges price South Africa sells into
The benchmark price, Mediterranean exporters, CIF France, was $0.79/kg in September 2026, down 39% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 36% a year, calmer in 25% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Oranges price history.
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