Furniture hardware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $27.8 million of furniture hardware in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.7 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 | $27.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 7.0K t |
Where South Africa imports furniture hardware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 53% |
| India | $5.4M | 19% |
| Austria | $3.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $655K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $574K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $508K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $223K | 0.8% |
| United States | $132K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture hardware exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported furniture hardware worth $3.6 million (692 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (26%), Botswana (13%), Mozambique (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $958K | 26% |
| Botswana | $478K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $473K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $308K | 8.5% |
| Zambia | $271K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 5.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $173K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $159K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $155K | 4.3% |
| Malawi | $154K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa furniture hardware imports (HS 8302.42): 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 8302.42: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture hardware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported furniture hardware worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture hardware to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Austria (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of furniture hardware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export furniture hardware?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture hardware?
The HS code for furniture hardware is subheading 8302.42. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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