Fire extinguisher exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported fire extinguisher worth $3.1 million (347 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 51% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 347 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 227 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 252 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 241 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 276 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 271 t |
Where South Africa exports fire extinguisher to
Most of it went to DR Congo (26%), Zambia (18%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $819K | 26% |
| Zambia | $573K | 19% |
| Botswana | $385K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $186K | 6% |
| Mali | $178K | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $173K | 5.6% |
| Namibia | $116K | 3.7% |
| Senegal | $101K | 3.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $63K | 2% |
| Malawi | $61K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.96 per kg, 251% above the world average of $2.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fire extinguisher imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported fire extinguisher worth $2.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (28%), India (20%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+720% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $723K | 28% |
| India | $517K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $382K | 15% |
| Italy | $257K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $238K | 9.2% |
| United States | $134K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $82K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $81K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $45K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3813: Preparations and charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguisher exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported fire extinguisher worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 347 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy fire extinguisher from South Africa?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($819 thousand), followed by Zambia (18%) and Botswana (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average export price of fire extinguisher per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.96 per kg in 2024, 251% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of fire extinguisher from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import fire extinguisher?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguisher?
The HS code for fire extinguisher is heading 3813. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3813.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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