Caravan trailers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $4.5 million of caravan trailers in 2024 (303 tonnes). Value rose 6% 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 | $4.5M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 350 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 529 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 307 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 382 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 364 t |
Where South Africa exports caravan trailers to
Most of it went to Australia (36%), Namibia (28%), Zambia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.6M | 36% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 29% |
| Zambia | $264K | 5.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $194K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $185K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $178K | 4% |
| Botswana | $176K | 4% |
| Eswatini | $131K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 2% |
| Angola | $80K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.75 per kg, close to the world average of $12.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caravan trailers imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported caravan trailers worth $540 thousand (56 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (41%), India (20%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $221K | 41% |
| India | $108K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 13% |
| Australia | $65K | 12% |
| China | $63K | 12% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.8% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa caravan trailers exports (HS 8716.10): 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 8716.10: Trailers and semi-trailers: of the caravan type, for housing or camping.
Common questions
What is the value of caravan trailers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported caravan trailers worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy caravan trailers from South Africa?
Australia was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Namibia (28%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average export price of caravan trailers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.75 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $12.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of caravan trailers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import caravan trailers?
Yes. South Africa imported $540 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, India and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for caravan trailers?
The HS code for caravan trailers is subheading 8716.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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