Bedding exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported bedding worth $46.1 million (22.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 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 | $46.1M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $41.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $50.3M | 19.9K t |
Where South Africa exports bedding to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (36%), Namibia (27%), Lesotho (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $16.6M | 36% |
| Namibia | $12.4M | 27% |
| Lesotho | $4.7M | 10% |
| Zambia | $3.1M | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Malawi | $864K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $755K | 1.6% |
| DR Congo | $679K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $447K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9404
| 9404.90 | Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows) | 33% |
| 9404.29 | Mattresses: of other materials, not cellular rubber or plastics | 33% |
| 9404.10 | Mattress supports | 32% |
| 9404.21 | Mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered | 1.9% |
| 9404.30 | Sleeping bags | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9404.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 65% below the world average of $5.99, 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.
Bedding imports to South Africa
Imports of bedding by South Africa reached $22.8 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.3M | 71% |
| India | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $766K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $652K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $346K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $321K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $286K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $193K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $122K | 0.5% |
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 9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of bedding exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported bedding worth $46.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy bedding from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Namibia (27%) and Lesotho (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average export price of bedding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $5.99 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 exports of bedding from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.3 million in 2017 to $46.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $51.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import bedding?
Yes. South Africa imported $22.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Pakistan. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bedding?
The HS code for bedding is heading 9404. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9404.90 (33% of the value) and 9404.29 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
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