Glass bottles and jars exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of glass bottles and jars by South Africa reached $72.1 million in 2024 (81.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. That is 27% more than in 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 | $72.1M | 81.8K t |
| 2023 | $56.8M | 105.9K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 81.1K t |
| 2021 | $50.4M | 73.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 61.2K t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 61.2K t |
| 2018 | $68.3M | 107.1K t |
| 2017 | $50.6M | 88.0K t |
Where South Africa exports glass bottles and jars to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (38%), Namibia (23%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $27.2M | 38% |
| Namibia | $16.4M | 23% |
| Zambia | $8.6M | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $8.1M | 11% |
| Botswana | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 99% |
| 7010.10 | Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 0.4% |
| 7010.20 | Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars imports to South Africa
Imports of glass bottles and jars by South Africa reached $46.9 million in 2024 (52.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (38%), United Arab Emirates (13%), India (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.7M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.0M | 13% |
| India | $5.8M | 12% |
| France | $5.2M | 11% |
| Angola | $4.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $679K | 1.5% |
| United States | $672K | 1.4% |
| Lesotho | $602K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $583K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported glass bottles and jars worth $72.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass bottles and jars from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by Namibia (23%) and Zambia (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of glass bottles and jars from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.6 million in 2017 to $72.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import glass bottles and jars?
Yes. South Africa imported $46.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (99% of the value) and 7010.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7010 page.
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