Leather belt imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported leather belt worth $4.4 million (254 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 254 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 778 t |
Where South Africa imports leather belt from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (24%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 24% |
| Spain | $770K | 17% |
| India | $225K | 5.1% |
| France | $144K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $134K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $128K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $128K | 2.9% |
| Lesotho | $70K | 1.6% |
| United States | $49K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.40 per kg, 61% below the world average of $44.58, 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.
Leather belt exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.9 million of leather belt in 2024 (199 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 50% |
| Namibia | $674K | 17% |
| Botswana | $285K | 7.4% |
| Eswatini | $175K | 4.5% |
| France | $129K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $120K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $107K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $54K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $51K | 1.3% |
| Guinea | $36K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa leather belt imports (HS 4203.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4203.30: Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather belt imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported leather belt worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather belt to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.40 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $44.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather belt to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export leather belt?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Botswana. That compares with imports of $4.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for leather belt?
The HS code for leather belt is subheading 4203.30. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 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.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for South Africa
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.