Door closers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported door closers worth $3.7 million (404 tonnes). That is 44% 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 | $3.7M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 363 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 391 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 467 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 367 t |
Where South Africa imports door closers from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Taiwan (18%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 37% |
| Taiwan | $666K | 18% |
| Germany | $508K | 14% |
| Singapore | $418K | 11% |
| Italy | $351K | 9.6% |
| Finland | $100K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $89K | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $69K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.10 per kg, close to the world average of $10.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Door closers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.1 million of door closers in 2024 (163 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (21%), Botswana (16%), Kenya (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $237K | 21% |
| Botswana | $177K | 16% |
| Kenya | $107K | 9.5% |
| Eswatini | $83K | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $69K | 6.2% |
| Zambia | $69K | 6.1% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 5% |
| Lesotho | $47K | 4.2% |
| Seychelles | $47K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $47K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa door closers imports (HS 8302.60): 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 8302.60: Automatic door closures: of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of door closers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported door closers worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply door closers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of door closers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.10 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $10.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of door closers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export door closers?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for door closers?
The HS code for door closers is subheading 8302.60. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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