Glass molds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.8 million of glass molds in 2024 (452 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.0 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 | $8.8M | 452 t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 555 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 554 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 449 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 603 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 551 t |
Where South Africa imports glass molds from
Croatia alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $4.8M | 54% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $693K | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $439K | 5% |
| Romania | $263K | 3% |
| Slovenia | $97K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $75K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $17K | 0.2% |
| India | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.46 per kg, close to the world average of $20.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass molds exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $361 thousand of glass molds in 2024 (17 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $300K | 83% |
| Kenya | $28K | 7.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 4.1% |
| Cameroon | $7K | 2% |
| Eswatini | $5K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa glass molds imports (HS 8480.50): 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 8480.50: Moulds: for glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass molds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported glass molds worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 452 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass molds to South Africa?
Croatia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass molds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export glass molds?
Yes. South Africa exported $361 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Kenya and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass molds?
The HS code for glass molds is subheading 8480.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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