South Africa: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in South Africa

The South African candied fruit market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -15.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in South Africa

In value terms, candied fruit production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, exports of candied fruits from South Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 178% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from South Africa, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lesotho (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zambia (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (+18.6% per year) and Zambia (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from South Africa, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-5.0% per year) and Lesotho (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -20.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of candied fruits were imported into South Africa; rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to South Africa, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Italy, Thailand, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +38.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to South Africa were the Netherlands ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Italy, Thailand, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +47.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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