Float glass with coating imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass with coating by South Africa reached $5.3 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.0 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 | $5.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 12.7K t |
Where South Africa imports float glass with coating from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), United Kingdom (17%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $874K | 17% |
| United States | $683K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $543K | 10% |
| India | $485K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $237K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $214K | 4.1% |
| Latvia | $184K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $71K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 55% below the world average of $0.69, 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.
Float glass with coating exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $492 thousand of float glass with coating in 2024 (808 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $289K | 59% |
| Kenya | $46K | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $38K | 7.7% |
| Botswana | $34K | 7% |
| Rwanda | $32K | 6.5% |
| Eswatini | $24K | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 3% |
| Zambia | $6K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $5K | 1.1% |
| Saint Helena | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa float glass with coating imports (HS 7005.10): 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 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported float glass with coating worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass with coating to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass with coating to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export float glass with coating?
Yes. South Africa exported $492 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Kenya and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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