Garden umbrellas imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported garden umbrellas worth $3.2 million (857 tonnes). Value rose 46% 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 | $3.2M | 857 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 346 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 580 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 663 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 504 t |
Where South Africa imports garden umbrellas from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 97% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $17K | 0.6% |
| France | $17K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.68, 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.
Garden umbrellas exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.9 million of garden umbrellas in 2024 (404 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (15%), Mozambique (10%), Ghana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $435K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $305K | 10% |
| Ghana | $266K | 9% |
| Germany | $261K | 8.9% |
| Zambia | $231K | 7.8% |
| United States | $196K | 6.7% |
| Botswana | $139K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $114K | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $109K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa garden umbrellas imports (HS 6601.10): 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 6601.10: Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: garden or similar umbrellas.
Common questions
What is the value of garden umbrellas imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported garden umbrellas worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 857 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden umbrellas to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden umbrellas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden umbrellas to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export garden umbrellas?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Mozambique and Ghana. That compares with imports of $3.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for garden umbrellas?
The HS code for garden umbrellas is subheading 6601.10. It sits in HS chapter 66 (umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding crops; and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6601 page.
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