Artificial flowers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported artificial flowers worth $9.9 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports artificial flowers from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 98% |
| India | $57K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $53K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Macao | $4K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6702
| 6702.10 | Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of plastics | 73% |
| 6702.90 | Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of materials other than plastics | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 53% below the world average of $7.50, 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.
Artificial flowers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.4 million of artificial flowers in 2024 (177 tonnes). Most of it went to Portugal (27%), Namibia (27%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $375K | 27% |
| Namibia | $366K | 27% |
| Botswana | $145K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $57K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $52K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $48K | 3.5% |
| New Zealand | $43K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $38K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 6702: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial flowers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported artificial flowers worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial flowers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by India (1%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of artificial flowers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $24.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export artificial flowers?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial flowers?
The HS code for artificial flowers is heading 6702. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6702.10 (73% of the value) and 6702.90 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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