Christmas light imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of christmas light by South Africa reached $2.6 million in 2024 (290 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 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 | $2.6M | 290 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 433 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 222 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 288 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 225 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 274 t |
Where South Africa imports christmas light from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 94% |
| Slovakia | $65K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $33K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $7K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.82 per kg, close to the world average of $10.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Christmas light exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported christmas light worth $1.1 million (91 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $567K | 52% |
| Namibia | $130K | 12% |
| Zambia | $89K | 8.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $61K | 5.6% |
| DR Congo | $59K | 5.5% |
| Eswatini | $41K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $22K | 2% |
| Uganda | $14K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $13K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa christmas light imports (HS 9405.30): 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 9405.30: Lighting sets: of a kind used for Christmas trees.
Common questions
What is the value of christmas light imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported christmas light worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 290 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply christmas light to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Slovakia (3%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average import price of christmas light per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.82 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $10.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of christmas light to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export christmas light?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for christmas light?
The HS code for christmas light is subheading 9405.30. 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 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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