Enamelled cast iron cookware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported enamelled cast iron cookware worth $6.0 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 million.
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 | $6.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 989 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports enamelled cast iron cookware from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 52% |
| France | $2.8M | 46% |
| Zimbabwe | $35K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.5% |
| Colombia | $30K | 0.5% |
| India | $24K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 64% below the world average of $5.94, 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.
Enamelled cast iron cookware exports from South Africa
Exports of enamelled cast iron cookware by South Africa reached $683 thousand in 2024 (164 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (38%), Namibia (23%), Botswana (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $262K | 38% |
| Namibia | $160K | 24% |
| Botswana | $56K | 8.2% |
| Lesotho | $39K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 3.1% |
| New Zealand | $20K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $15K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa enamelled cast iron cookware imports (HS 7323.92): 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 7323.92: Cast iron: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of cast iron, enamelled.
Common questions
What is the value of enamelled cast iron cookware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported enamelled cast iron cookware worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply enamelled cast iron cookware to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by France (46%) and Zimbabwe (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of enamelled cast iron cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of enamelled cast iron cookware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export enamelled cast iron cookware?
Yes. South Africa exported $683 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for enamelled cast iron cookware?
The HS code for enamelled cast iron cookware is subheading 7323.92. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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