Furniture polish exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $9.8 million of furniture polish in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 3.7K t |
Where South Africa exports furniture polish to
Zambia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.1M | 62% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 14% |
| Botswana | $594K | 6.1% |
| Lesotho | $465K | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $277K | 2.8% |
| Seychelles | $253K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $214K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $154K | 1.6% |
| Madagascar | $116K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $83K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture polish imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $416 thousand of furniture polish in 2024 (110 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Denmark (28%), Turkey (21%), Belgium (20%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $115K | 28% |
| Turkey | $89K | 21% |
| Belgium | $81K | 20% |
| United States | $68K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $18K | 4.2% |
| China | $5K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1% |
| France | $3K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa furniture polish exports (HS 3405.20): 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 3405.20: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture polish exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported furniture polish worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 107 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy furniture polish from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (14%) and Botswana (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average export price of furniture polish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of furniture polish from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import furniture polish?
Yes. South Africa imported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Turkey and Belgium. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture polish?
The HS code for furniture polish is subheading 3405.20. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
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