Float glass sheets (standard) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $39.6 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (69.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $39.6M | 69.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 38.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 40.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 38.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 29.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 30.2K t |
Where South Africa exports float glass sheets (standard) to
One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $30.8M | 78% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.3M | 8.2% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $992K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $574K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $518K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $412K | 1% |
| Malawi | $286K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $70K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass sheets (standard) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $4.4 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Pakistan (40%), Tanzania (34%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.8M | 40% |
| Tanzania | $1.5M | 34% |
| China | $634K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $220K | 5% |
| Germany | $163K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa float glass sheets (standard) exports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass sheets (standard) from South Africa?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by Zimbabwe (8%) and Mozambique (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass sheets (standard) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Tanzania and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 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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