Luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $3.9 million (79 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.5 million.
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 | $3.9M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 60 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 452 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 84 t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 158 t |
Where South Africa imports luggage (fibre or paperboard) from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 80% |
| Germany | $156K | 4% |
| Thailand | $121K | 3.1% |
| India | $110K | 2.8% |
| France | $95K | 2.4% |
| United States | $94K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $36K | 0.9% |
| Chile | $31K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.70 per kg, 163% above the world average of $18.89. 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.
Luggage (fibre or paperboard) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $3.6 million (181 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Most of it went to Namibia (42%), Botswana (18%), Lesotho (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.5M | 42% |
| Botswana | $666K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $351K | 9.7% |
| Eswatini | $285K | 7.9% |
| United States | $157K | 4.3% |
| Mozambique | $141K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $92K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $59K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $51K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa luggage (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.19): 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 4202.19: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (fibre or paperboard) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported luggage (fibre or paperboard) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (fibre or paperboard) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.70 per kg in 2024, 163% above the world average of $18.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (fibre or paperboard) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho. That compares with imports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for luggage (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.19. 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 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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