Glass fibre boards and mattresses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fibre boards and mattresses by South Africa reached $5.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.8 million.
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 | $5.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports glass fibre boards and mattresses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 50% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $913K | 17% |
| United States | $337K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $126K | 2.3% |
| France | $43K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.7% |
| Latvia | $26K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.46, 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.
Glass fibre boards and mattresses exports from South Africa
Exports of glass fibre boards and mattresses by South Africa reached $576 thousand in 2024 (194 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (28%), Poland (15%), Australia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $161K | 28% |
| Poland | $86K | 15% |
| Australia | $74K | 13% |
| Estonia | $47K | 8.1% |
| Croatia | $45K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $36K | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 5.5% |
| Botswana | $18K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $17K | 3% |
| DR Congo | $9K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa glass fibre boards and mattresses imports (HS 7019.39): 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 7019.39: Glass fibres: webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre boards and mattresses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported glass fibre boards and mattresses worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre boards and mattresses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre boards and mattresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass fibre boards and mattresses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export glass fibre boards and mattresses?
Yes. South Africa exported $576 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Poland and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre boards and mattresses?
The HS code for glass fibre boards and mattresses is subheading 7019.39. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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