Glassware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported glassware worth $64.8 million (38.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $84.4 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 | $64.8M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $67.6M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $70.1M | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $66.7M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $84.4M | 51.2K t |
| 2018 | $67.0M | 44.1K t |
| 2017 | $59.3M | 46.0K t |
Where South Africa imports glassware from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Indonesia (13%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.6M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $8.1M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $6.4M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 5.4% |
| France | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $933K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.37 | Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics | 27% |
| 7013.49 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4 | 24% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics | 20% |
| 7013.42 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses), of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10… | 15% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal | 12% |
| 7013.10 | Glassware: of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018), of… | 1.4% |
| 7013.91 | Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, of lead crystal | 1.1% |
| 7013.22 | Stemware drinking glasses, of lead crystal | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.84, 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.
Glassware exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $10.4 million of glassware in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (21%), Botswana (17%), Namibia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 21% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 17% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 17% |
| Zambia | $749K | 7.2% |
| Lesotho | $725K | 7% |
| Eswatini | $672K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $623K | 6% |
| Angola | $309K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $243K | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $191K | 1.8% |
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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported glassware worth $64.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.84 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 imports of glassware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.3 million in 2017 to $64.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $84.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export glassware?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $54.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7013.37 (27% of the value) and 7013.49 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
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