Aluminium doors and windows exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium doors and windows by South Africa reached $21.0 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 4.5K t |
Where South Africa exports aluminium doors and windows to
Most of it went to Botswana (30%), DR Congo (13%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $6.3M | 30% |
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 14% |
| Eswatini | $2.5M | 12% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| Lesotho | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $954K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $879K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $757K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $732K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $667K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 64% below the world average of $7.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium doors and windows imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported aluminium doors and windows worth $10.6 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (35%), United Kingdom (26%), Zimbabwe (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 9.5% |
| Greece | $899K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $501K | 4.7% |
| Lesotho | $440K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $250K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $244K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $143K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium doors and windows exports (HS 7610.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7610.10: Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium doors and windows exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported aluminium doors and windows worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium doors and windows from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (13%) and Eswatini (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium doors and windows per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $7.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium doors and windows from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import aluminium doors and windows?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium doors and windows?
The HS code for aluminium doors and windows is subheading 7610.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7610 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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