Heat-resistant tableware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat-resistant tableware by South Africa reached $9.5 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 313% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports heat-resistant tableware from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 60% |
| China | $2.5M | 26% |
| France | $1.0M | 11% |
| Brazil | $118K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $105K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.15, 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.
Heat-resistant tableware exports from South Africa
Exports of heat-resistant tableware by South Africa reached $276 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (47%), Zambia (11%), Angola (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $130K | 47% |
| Zambia | $30K | 11% |
| Angola | $29K | 11% |
| Botswana | $23K | 8.3% |
| Eswatini | $22K | 8.1% |
| Lesotho | $15K | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 4% |
| Ghana | $5K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 1.4% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heat-resistant tableware imports (HS 7013.42): 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 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 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-resistant tableware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heat-resistant tableware worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 313% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-resistant tableware to South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (26%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-resistant tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat-resistant tableware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heat-resistant tableware?
Yes. South Africa exported $276 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-resistant tableware?
The HS code for heat-resistant tableware is subheading 7013.42. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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