Curtains (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.4 million of curtains (other) in 2024 (239 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 239 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 291 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 314 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 281 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 330 t |
Where South Africa exports curtains (other) to
Most of it went to Namibia (26%), Botswana (15%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+581% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $601K | 26% |
| Botswana | $353K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $275K | 12% |
| Eswatini | $238K | 10% |
| Zambia | $175K | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $136K | 5.8% |
| Kenya | $79K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $79K | 3.4% |
| Ghana | $79K | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, close to the world average of $10.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Curtains (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of curtains (other) by South Africa reached $867 thousand in 2024 (135 tonnes). China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $707K | 82% |
| India | $45K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $26K | 3% |
| Italy | $15K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $9K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.7% |
| France | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa curtains (other) exports (HS 6303.99): 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 6303.99: Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances: of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of curtains (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported curtains (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy curtains (other) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($601 thousand), followed by Botswana (15%) and the DR Congo (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average export price of curtains (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $10.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of curtains (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import curtains (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $867 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Pakistan. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for curtains (other)?
The HS code for curtains (other) is subheading 6303.99. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6303 page.
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