Concrete shuttering imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.2 million of concrete shuttering in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 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 | $2.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $820K | 600 t |
| 2021 | $413K | 188 t |
| 2020 | $787K | 545 t |
| 2019 | $693K | 567 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports concrete shuttering from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (38%), Germany (36%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $818K | 38% |
| Germany | $781K | 36% |
| China | $457K | 21% |
| Austria | $65K | 3% |
| Slovenia | $29K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 82% below the world average of $1.37, 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.
Concrete shuttering exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.5 million of concrete shuttering in 2024 (659 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $829K | 55% |
| Zimbabwe | $205K | 14% |
| Eswatini | $175K | 12% |
| Angola | $103K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $101K | 6.7% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $20K | 1.3% |
| Ghana | $19K | 1.3% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa concrete shuttering imports (HS 4418.40): 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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete shuttering imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported concrete shuttering worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete shuttering to South Africa?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($818 thousand), followed by Germany (36%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete shuttering to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export concrete shuttering?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $655 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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