Gym equipment imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported gym equipment worth $51.5 million (14.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $51.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $40.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $62.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $46.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 11.3K t |
Where South Africa imports gym equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.9M | 68% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 14% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $845K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $794K | 1.5% |
| India | $712K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $703K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $517K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $374K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.15, 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.
Gym equipment exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported gym equipment worth $6.4 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (17%), Botswana (15%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 17% |
| Botswana | $949K | 15% |
| China | $565K | 8.9% |
| Mozambique | $489K | 7.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $484K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $447K | 7% |
| United States | $437K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $249K | 3.9% |
| Lesotho | $249K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $204K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gym equipment imports (HS 9506.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9506.91: Athletics and gymnastics equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of gym equipment imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gym equipment worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply gym equipment to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($34.9 million), followed by Italy (14%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of gym equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gym equipment to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $62.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gym equipment?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and China. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $45.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gym equipment?
The HS code for gym equipment is subheading 9506.91. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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