Illuminated sign exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of illuminated sign by South Africa reached $7.2 million in 2024 (765 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.2M | 765 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 856 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 748 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 578 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 515 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 541 t |
Where South Africa exports illuminated sign to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (42%), Zimbabwe (10%), Namibia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.0M | 42% |
| Zimbabwe | $746K | 10% |
| Namibia | $618K | 8.6% |
| Zambia | $539K | 7.5% |
| DR Congo | $455K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $358K | 5% |
| Mauritius | $293K | 4.1% |
| Eswatini | $257K | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $168K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.40 per kg, 53% below the world average of $20.05, 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.
Illuminated sign imports to South Africa
Imports of illuminated sign by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (167 tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 53% |
| Malaysia | $333K | 14% |
| Poland | $160K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $103K | 4.5% |
| France | $103K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $70K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $47K | 2% |
| South Korea | $40K | 1.7% |
| United States | $26K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa illuminated sign exports (HS 9405.60): 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 9405.60: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of illuminated sign exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported illuminated sign worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 765 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy illuminated sign from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (10%) and Namibia (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average export price of illuminated sign per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.40 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $20.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of illuminated sign from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import illuminated sign?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Malaysia and Poland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for illuminated sign?
The HS code for illuminated sign is subheading 9405.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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