Game table imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of game table by South Africa reached $13.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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 | $13.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 822 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 926 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 819 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 740 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports game table from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 53% |
| United States | $2.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $921K | 6.9% |
| Austria | $561K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $552K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $281K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $231K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $183K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $181K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $144K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.50 per kg, close to the world average of $11.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Game table exports from South Africa
Exports of game table by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (156 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (28%), Zambia (14%), Botswana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $665K | 28% |
| Zambia | $341K | 14% |
| Botswana | $240K | 10% |
| Namibia | $210K | 8.7% |
| Seychelles | $193K | 8% |
| Mozambique | $112K | 4.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $108K | 4.5% |
| France | $69K | 2.9% |
| Eswatini | $66K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $64K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa game table imports (HS 9504.90): 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 9504.90: Games: articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c. in heading 9504.
Common questions
What is the value of game table imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported game table worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply game table to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of game table per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.50 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $11.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of game table to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2017 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export game table?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for game table?
The HS code for game table is subheading 9504.90. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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