How to export

There are certain guidelines and registration processes one needs to adhere to when interested to become a registered exporter of fresh fruit from South Africa.  The guidelines of the DAFF export manual and South African export registration process overview of FPEF in this chapter can help you get started.

Step by step Export Manual for SA Fruit Industry.pdf

Annexes to Export Manual for SA Fruit Industry.pdf

For more information about the export manual contact Singita Maswanganye, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries , Directorate: International Trade, 012 319 8005, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SA Export registration process:

• Register as an exporter with SARS (Customs & Excise code) at your nearest (regional) office.  SARS DA185 form is applicable and can be obtained from their website http://www.sars.gov.za/ if you follow their ‘All Forms’ link.  There are several categories which to choose from.  Make sure that you indicate which markets you want to export to.  Please also visit the following site http://www.sars.gov.za/home.asp?pid=176 for a host of information relevant to exporters.

• Register the orchard with DAFF, Directorate FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) in order to export to “general” markets.  You can contact this department on 012 319 6004.

• Register with DAFF, Directorate Plant Health in case you want to export to “special” markets.  You can contact this department on 012 319 6529.

• DAFF’s Directory Inspection services will do a phytosanitary check of the farm after the DAFF registration.  

• Register with APAC (Agricultural Produce Agents Council).  Their registration form can be downloaded from www.apacweb.org.za Contact: Lizel Pretorius at 011 894 3680 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Register as an exporter with PPECB (Perishable Product Export Control Board). Complete and return their registration form.  Please note that registration with the PPECB requires a deposit.  Please visit their website at www.ppecb.com for further details.