Cast iron cookware bare imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cast iron cookware bare by South Africa reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports cast iron cookware bare from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 97% |
| Colombia | $31K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.3% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 59% below the world average of $3.70, 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.
Cast iron cookware bare exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $833 thousand of cast iron cookware bare in 2024 (162 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (14%), Botswana (13%), Namibia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $112K | 14% |
| Botswana | $110K | 13% |
| Namibia | $102K | 12% |
| Malawi | $97K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $94K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $69K | 8.3% |
| Eswatini | $59K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $43K | 5.1% |
| New Zealand | $30K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cast iron cookware bare imports (HS 7323.91): 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 7323.91: Cast iron: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of cast iron, not enamelled.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron cookware bare imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cast iron cookware bare worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron cookware bare to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Colombia (2%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron cookware bare per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron cookware bare to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cast iron cookware bare?
Yes. South Africa exported $833 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron cookware bare?
The HS code for cast iron cookware bare is subheading 7323.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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