Furniture hinges imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture hinges by South Africa reached $20.5 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $20.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 5.0K t |
Where South Africa imports furniture hinges from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 53% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $798K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $572K | 2.8% |
| India | $502K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $173K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $156K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 43% below the world average of $6.25, 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 hinges exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.6 million of furniture hinges in 2024 (824 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (26%), Botswana (15%), Eswatini (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $927K | 26% |
| Botswana | $540K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $304K | 8.4% |
| Mozambique | $268K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $243K | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $228K | 6.3% |
| Malawi | $164K | 4.5% |
| Zambia | $162K | 4.5% |
| Lesotho | $119K | 3.3% |
| Senegal | $97K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa furniture hinges imports (HS 8302.10): 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 8302.10: Hinges: suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture hinges imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported furniture hinges worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture hinges to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture hinges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.25 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 hinges to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export furniture hinges?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.6 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 $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture hinges?
The HS code for furniture hinges is subheading 8302.10. 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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