Inflatable ball imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $12.1 million of inflatable ball in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 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 | $12.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 925 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 938 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 697 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 616 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 984 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 880 t |
Where South Africa imports inflatable ball from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (22%), Pakistan (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 48% |
| India | $2.7M | 22% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 20% |
| Thailand | $823K | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $142K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $68K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $61K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $50K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $15K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.32 per kg, 27% below the world average of $9.99, 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.
Inflatable ball exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported inflatable ball worth $1.0 million (79 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (24%), Namibia (23%), Lesotho (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $249K | 24% |
| Namibia | $233K | 23% |
| Lesotho | $145K | 14% |
| Botswana | $102K | 9.9% |
| Eswatini | $57K | 5.6% |
| Angola | $56K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $52K | 5% |
| Malawi | $50K | 4.8% |
| Ghana | $16K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa inflatable ball imports (HS 9506.62): 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 9506.62: Balls: inflatable.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable ball imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported inflatable ball worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable ball to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (22%) and Pakistan (20%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable ball per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.32 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $9.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable ball to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export inflatable ball?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable ball?
The HS code for inflatable ball is subheading 9506.62. 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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