Firewood (non-coniferous) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported firewood (non-coniferous) worth $39.1 million (600.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $39.1M | 600.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 642.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 714.6K t |
| 2021 | $36.6M | 612.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 420.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 454.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 390.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 366.6K t |
Where South Africa imports firewood (non-coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $36.2M | 92% |
| Namibia | $2.9M | 7.5% |
| France | $32K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 56% below the world average of $0.16, 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.
Firewood (non-coniferous) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.5 million of firewood (non-coniferous) in 2024 (31.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Kingdom (31%), Eswatini (30%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 31% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $838K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $315K | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $100K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $63K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $27K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $18K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa firewood (non-coniferous) imports (HS 4401.12): 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 4401.12: Wood: for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous.
Common questions
What is the value of firewood (non-coniferous) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported firewood (non-coniferous) worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 600.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 117 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply firewood (non-coniferous) to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($36.2 million), followed by Namibia (7%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of firewood (non-coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of firewood (non-coniferous) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export firewood (non-coniferous)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Eswatini and Saudi Arabia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for firewood (non-coniferous)?
The HS code for firewood (non-coniferous) is subheading 4401.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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