Colored float glass sheets exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $17.0 million of colored float glass sheets in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.7 million.
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 | $17.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 42.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 40.9K t |
Where South Africa exports colored float glass sheets to
Morocco alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $13.8M | 82% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $518K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $163K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $144K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $53K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $27K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $20K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $8K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 133% above the world average of $0.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored float glass sheets imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported colored float glass sheets worth $7.5 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 57% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 15% |
| Thailand | $839K | 11% |
| United States | $346K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $325K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $181K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $117K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $83K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $29K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa colored float glass sheets exports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported colored float glass sheets worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 87 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy colored float glass sheets from South Africa?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Spain (13%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of colored float glass sheets from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import colored float glass sheets?
Yes. South Africa imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and Thailand. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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