Horned Melon (kiwano) Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.21 | 42.92 | ▲ 1.9% | ▲ 1.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the horned melon (kiwano) price in South Africa available is US$ 2.21 per kg (42.92 ZAR), up 1.9% year-on-year.
South Africa exported horned melon (Kiwano) valued at US$35,324,738 in 2024, totaling 16,296 tonnes. The country ranks #15 among 113 exporters, accounting for 1.2% of global exports and showing a 25.4% year-on-year increase. South Africa is a net exporter of horned melon. The latest export price is US$2.2092 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - horned melon (kiwano) in South Africa
South Africa exported horned melon (Kiwano) valued at US$35,324,738 in 2024, totaling 16,296 tonnes. The country ranks #15 among 113 exporters, accounting for 1.2% of global exports and showing a 25.4% year-on-year increase. South Africa is a net exporter of horned melon. The latest export price is US$2.2092 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $35.3M (16.3 kt) of horned melon (kiwano)▲ 25.4% YoY. That ranks #15 worldwide (1.2% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top horned melon (kiwano) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Thailand $667.5M · 23%
- #2 Netherlands $330.5M · 11.4%
- #3 China $252.4M · 8.7%
- #4 Ecuador $216.6M · 7.5%
- #5 Egypt $171.5M · 5.9%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.3M | 16.3 kt | $2.17 |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 15.9 kt | $1.77 |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 22.5 kt | $1.82 |
| 2021 | $34.6M | 20.2 kt | $1.72 |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 22.3 kt | $1.5 |
HS Code
horned melon (kiwano) is traded under Harmonized System code 0810.90. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.