Fibreboard (low density) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.2 million of fibreboard (low density) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.0 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 | $2.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 7.2K t |
Where South Africa imports fibreboard (low density) from
Poland alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.2M | 55% |
| Estonia | $303K | 14% |
| China | $202K | 9% |
| Germany | $130K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $98K | 4.4% |
| India | $90K | 4% |
| Japan | $61K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $42K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $26K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fibreboard (low density) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $498 thousand of fibreboard (low density) in 2024 (679 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (48%), Botswana (22%), Lesotho (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $237K | 48% |
| Botswana | $107K | 22% |
| Lesotho | $37K | 7.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 6.4% |
| DR Congo | $28K | 5.6% |
| Eswatini | $24K | 4.8% |
| Malawi | $12K | 2.4% |
| Zambia | $10K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fibreboard (low density) imports (HS 4411.94): 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 4411.94: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard (low density) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fibreboard (low density) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard (low density) to South Africa?
Poland was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Estonia (14%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard (low density) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibreboard (low density) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fibreboard (low density)?
Yes. South Africa exported $498 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard (low density)?
The HS code for fibreboard (low density) is subheading 4411.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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