In 2023, the import of dried fruits to South Africa stood at 4.55 million US dollars. The forecast for 2024 projects a value increase to 4.66 million US dollars, followed by consistent annual growth: 4.77 million US dollars in 2025, 4.88 million US dollars in 2026, 4.99 million US dollars in 2027, and 5.10 million US dollars in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variation for 2024-2025 is 2.4%, for 2025-2026 is 2.3%, and for 2026-2027 is 2.2%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 2.2%.

Future trends to watch for:

Changes in consumer preferences towards healthier snacking options, which could boost demand for dried fruits.
Potential impacts of trade policies and agreements on import tariffs and regulations.
Fluctuations in global dried fruit production and supply chains that could affect import volumes and prices.