Billiard table imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of billiard table by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (408 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.2 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 | $2.3M | 408 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 424 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 621 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 476 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 475 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 629 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 324 t |
Where South Africa imports billiard table from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 76% |
| Zimbabwe | $203K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $126K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.1% |
| United States | $27K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $16K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.60 per kg, close to the world average of $5.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Billiard table exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.1 million of billiard table in 2024 (272 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (19%), Namibia (17%), Nigeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $219K | 19% |
| Namibia | $190K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $168K | 15% |
| Zambia | $113K | 10% |
| Lesotho | $86K | 7.6% |
| Eswatini | $53K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $50K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 3.6% |
| United States | $35K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $34K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa billiard table imports (HS 9504.20): 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 9504.20: Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of billiard table imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported billiard table worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 408 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply billiard table to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Zimbabwe (9%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of billiard table per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of billiard table to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export billiard table?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Nigeria. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for billiard table?
The HS code for billiard table is subheading 9504.20. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9504 page.
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