Chopped glass fibres imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chopped glass fibres by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports chopped glass fibres from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 62% |
| South Korea | $461K | 21% |
| France | $98K | 4.4% |
| Slovakia | $98K | 4.4% |
| Australia | $93K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $58K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa chopped glass fibres imports (HS 7019.11): 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 7019.11: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm.
Common questions
What is the value of chopped glass fibres imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chopped glass fibres worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply chopped glass fibres to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of chopped glass fibres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chopped glass fibres to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chopped glass fibres?
The HS code for chopped glass fibres is subheading 7019.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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