Luggage (plastic or textile) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $39.9 million of luggage (plastic or textile) in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $39.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $39.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports luggage (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.8M | 87% |
| France | $831K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $636K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $553K | 1.4% |
| India | $507K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $465K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $364K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $343K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $317K | 0.8% |
| United States | $246K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 85% below the world average of $10.47, 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.
Luggage (plastic or textile) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.5 million of luggage (plastic or textile) in 2024 (392 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (24%), Namibia (14%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $605K | 24% |
| Namibia | $363K | 14% |
| Botswana | $297K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $185K | 7.3% |
| Mozambique | $163K | 6.5% |
| Eswatini | $151K | 6% |
| Malawi | $102K | 4.1% |
| France | $102K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $81K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa luggage (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.12): 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 4202.12: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (plastic or textile) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $39.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (plastic or textile) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($34.8 million), followed by France (2%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $10.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (plastic or textile) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.2 million in 2017 to $39.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $45.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export luggage (plastic or textile)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $37.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for luggage (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.12. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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