Hand stamps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand stamps by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.0 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 | $2.1M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 149 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 105 t |
Where South Africa imports hand stamps from
Most of the value came from Austria (36%), China (14%), Romania (11%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $774K | 36% |
| China | $299K | 14% |
| Romania | $240K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $155K | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $143K | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $121K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $79K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $61K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $49K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $43K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.63 per kg, 23% above the world average of $19.22. 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.
Hand stamps exports from South Africa
Exports of hand stamps by South Africa reached $467 thousand in 2024 (30 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (37%), Namibia (28%), Eswatini (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $173K | 37% |
| Namibia | $131K | 28% |
| Eswatini | $45K | 9.5% |
| Lesotho | $35K | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $18K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.8% |
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 9611: Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing sets.
Common questions
What is the value of hand stamps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hand stamps worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand stamps to South Africa?
Austria was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($774 thousand), followed by China (14%) and Romania (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand stamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.63 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $19.22 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 hand stamps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export hand stamps?
Yes. South Africa exported $467 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand stamps?
The HS code for hand stamps is heading 9611. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9611.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9611 page.
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