Glass fibre products (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported glass fibre products (other) worth $10.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.6 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 | $10.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 796 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 975 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 876 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 828 t |
Where South Africa imports glass fibre products (other) from
Most of the value came from China (29%), United Kingdom (15%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 14% |
| Costa Rica | $881K | 8.5% |
| United States | $627K | 6.1% |
| India | $562K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $313K | 3% |
| Poland | $305K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $236K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $193K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, close to the world average of $4.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fibre products (other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.1 million of glass fibre products (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (23%), Australia (9%), Namibia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 23% |
| Australia | $479K | 9.3% |
| Namibia | $375K | 7.3% |
| Botswana | $338K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $324K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $319K | 6.2% |
| Zambia | $289K | 5.6% |
| Malawi | $185K | 3.6% |
| Senegal | $185K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $169K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa glass fibre products (other) imports (HS 7019.90): 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 7019.90: Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre products (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported glass fibre products (other) worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre products (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass fibre products (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export glass fibre products (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Australia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre products (other)?
The HS code for glass fibre products (other) is subheading 7019.90. 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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