Brooms and brushes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $59.4 million of brooms and brushes in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That is 15% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $65.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $60.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $55.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $57.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 5.8K t |
Where South Africa imports brooms and brushes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.3M | 66% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| India | $3.4M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $886K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $879K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $775K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $640K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $550K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or… | 36% |
| 9603.21 | Brushes: toothbrushes | 24% |
| 9603.40 | Brushes: paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers | 17% |
| 9603.29 | Brushes: shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances | 10% |
| 9603.50 | Brushes: constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles | 6.4% |
| 9603.30 | Brushes: artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics | 5.3% |
| 9603.10 | Brooms and brushes: consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 35% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
Brooms and brushes exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $20.8 million of brooms and brushes in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (24%), Botswana (22%), Zambia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $5.0M | 24% |
| Botswana | $4.7M | 23% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 8.4% |
| Eswatini | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| United States | $991K | 4.8% |
| Lesotho | $967K | 4.7% |
| Angola | $291K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $241K | 1.2% |
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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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported brooms and brushes worth $59.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($39.3 million), followed by Germany (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $9.01 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 brooms and brushes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $59.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $65.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export brooms and brushes?
Yes. South Africa exported $20.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $38.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (36% of the value) and 9603.21 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
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