Cane furniture imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $10.5 million of cane furniture in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.4 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 | $10.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 13.9K t |
Where South Africa imports cane furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 60% |
| Italy | $820K | 7.8% |
| India | $794K | 7.5% |
| Vietnam | $516K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $419K | 4% |
| Austria | $277K | 2.6% |
| France | $254K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $227K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $115K | 1.1% |
| United States | $114K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 64% below the world average of $5.60, 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.
Cane furniture exports from South Africa
Exports of cane furniture by South Africa reached $7.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (20%), Netherlands (13%), Ghana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.5M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $993K | 13% |
| Ghana | $775K | 10% |
| Namibia | $754K | 10% |
| Botswana | $542K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $435K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $377K | 5% |
| DR Congo | $255K | 3.4% |
| United States | $221K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $182K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cane furniture imports (HS 9403.89): 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 9403.89: Furniture: of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan).
Common questions
What is the value of cane furniture imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cane furniture worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cane furniture to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Italy (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of cane furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cane furniture to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cane furniture?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the Netherlands and Ghana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cane furniture?
The HS code for cane furniture is subheading 9403.89. 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 9403 page.
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