Jute packing sacks exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of jute packing sacks by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (616 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 135 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less 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 | $2.7M | 617 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 795 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 913 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 610 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 499 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 988 t |
Where South Africa exports jute packing sacks to
One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.4M | 53% |
| Eswatini | $552K | 21% |
| Lesotho | $312K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $111K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $108K | 4% |
| Botswana | $84K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $26K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 178% above the world average of $1.56. 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.
Jute packing sacks imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $311 thousand of jute packing sacks in 2024 (153 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $238K | 77% |
| China | $56K | 18% |
| Bangladesh | $5K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.5% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa jute packing sacks exports (HS 6305.10): 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 6305.10: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303.
Common questions
What is the value of jute packing sacks exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported jute packing sacks worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 616 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy jute packing sacks from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Eswatini (21%) and Lesotho (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average export price of jute packing sacks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $1.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of jute packing sacks from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import jute packing sacks?
Yes. South Africa imported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Bangladesh. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute packing sacks?
The HS code for jute packing sacks is subheading 6305.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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