Golf ball imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of golf ball by South Africa reached $6.2 million in 2024 (225 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $6.2M | 225 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 310 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 357 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 372 t |
Where South Africa imports golf ball from
Most of the value came from Thailand (37%), Japan (15%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+989% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.3M | 37% |
| Japan | $916K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $754K | 12% |
| United States | $566K | 9.2% |
| China | $477K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $317K | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $228K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $198K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $179K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $90K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.39 per kg, 96% above the world average of $13.96. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Golf ball exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported golf ball worth $482 thousand (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (20%), Switzerland (13%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $98K | 20% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 13% |
| Botswana | $59K | 12% |
| Namibia | $40K | 8.4% |
| Eswatini | $34K | 7.1% |
| DR Congo | $32K | 6.7% |
| Kenya | $24K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $21K | 4.2% |
| Lesotho | $17K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $15K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa golf ball imports (HS 9506.32): 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 9506.32: Golf balls.
Common questions
What is the value of golf ball imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported golf ball worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply golf ball to South Africa?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 989% on the year.
What is the average import price of golf ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.39 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $13.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of golf ball to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export golf ball?
Yes. South Africa exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, Switzerland and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for golf ball?
The HS code for golf ball is subheading 9506.32. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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