Furniture fittings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported furniture fittings worth $156.6 million (36.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $156.6M | 36.3K t |
| 2023 | $155.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $175.7M | 34.2K t |
| 2021 | $160.9M | 35.7K t |
| 2020 | $124.4M | 26.6K t |
| 2019 | $133.6M | 29.2K t |
| 2018 | $147.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2017 | $145.1M | 28.3K t |
Where South Africa imports furniture fittings from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Germany (17%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.9M | 48% |
| Germany | $27.0M | 17% |
| India | $12.7M | 8.1% |
| United States | $5.8M | 3.7% |
| Austria | $4.9M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.5M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8302
| 8302.30 | Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal | 27% |
| 8302.41 | Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings | 24% |
| 8302.42 | Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metal | 18% |
| 8302.10 | Hinges: suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal | 13% |
| 8302.49 | Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal | 7.3% |
| 8302.50 | Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, of base metal | 6.3% |
| 8302.60 | Automatic door closures: of base metal | 2.3% |
| 8302.20 | Castors: with mountings, of base metal | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, 33% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Furniture fittings exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported furniture fittings worth $36.7 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (21%), Botswana (16%), Eswatini (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $7.6M | 21% |
| Botswana | $5.8M | 16% |
| Eswatini | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $2.3M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 5% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Lesotho | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $979K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8302: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, trunks, chests etc, castors with mountings of base metal, automatic door closers of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture fittings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported furniture fittings worth $156.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture fittings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($74.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 107 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $6.47 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 imports of furniture fittings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $145.1 million in 2017 to $156.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $175.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export furniture fittings?
Yes. South Africa exported $36.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $119.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture fittings?
The HS code for furniture fittings is heading 8302. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8302.30 (27% of the value) and 8302.41 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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