South African Fresh Produce Exporters
Connecting South African farmers with global buyers since 2015
South Africa is one of the world's premier fresh produce exporting nations. Its diverse climate — from the citrus belts of the Eastern Cape to the vineyards of the Western Cape and the subtropical plains of Limpopo — produces fruit and vegetables that supply markets across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia year-round.
Riyp is a Cape Town-based fresh produce export company that has been connecting South African farmers with global buyers since 2015. We currently deliver to 40 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Indian Ocean Islands.
What We Export
Our export range covers the full spectrum of South African agricultural produce:
Citrus — Oranges, lemons, grapefruit and soft citrus from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Limpopo. Available April to November, perfectly positioned to supply Northern Hemisphere markets during their off-season.
Table Grapes — Red, white and black varieties from the Limpopo and Western Cape. Available November to April under our Bloo Moon brand.
Stone Fruit — Peaches, plums, nectarines and apricots from the Western Cape and Limpopo. Available November to March.
Berries — Premium blueberries grown across Rustenburg, Groblersdal and the Western Cape, exported under our Bloo Moon brand.
Pome Fruit — Apples and pears including Royal Gala, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Packham and Granny Smith from the Western Cape. Available February to October.
Cherries — Deep crimson Western Cape and Limpopo cherries exported under our Cherry Pop brand. Available October to December.
Vegetables — Sweet potatoes, butternut and onions sourced across South Africa.
Subtropical — Avocados, mangoes, pomegranates and pineapples from Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.
Why Source South African Produce Through Riyp
Direct farmer relationships. We work directly with farming operations across South Africa — no middlemen, no unnecessary layers. This means better quality control, more transparent pricing, and faster problem resolution when it matters.
Counter-seasonal supply. South Africa's Southern Hemisphere seasons give global buyers access to fresh produce when Northern Hemisphere supply has ended. This counter-seasonal advantage is one of the key reasons buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia choose South African origin.
Cold chain expertise. Every shipment we send is managed through a fully documented, temperature-controlled cold chain from farm to destination. Our Head of Operations brings 15 years of cold chain logistics expertise.
FPEF membership. Riyp is a member of the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, the industry body representing over 90% of fresh produce exported from South Africa. Membership reflects our commitment to compliance, quality and ethical trade.
Global reach. 40 countries. Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Indian Ocean Islands. We know your market and we know what your buyers expect.
Markets We Serve
Africa — Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Angola, Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Gabon and more. Africa is one of our most important and fastest-growing markets.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Iraq. High-standard buyers who trust South African quality and consistency.
Asia — India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. A growing priority as demand for premium South African produce rises across the region.
Europe — United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Lithuania and more.
Indian Ocean Islands — Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Reunion and Mayotte.