Manicure sets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manicure sets by South Africa reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 12% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 986 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 866 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 646 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 670 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 936 t |
Where South Africa imports manicure sets from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 79% |
| Germany | $268K | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $159K | 5% |
| United States | $80K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $69K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 72% below the world average of $10.00, 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.
Manicure sets exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $318 thousand of manicure sets in 2024 (75 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (42%), Botswana (14%), Eswatini (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $135K | 42% |
| Botswana | $43K | 14% |
| Eswatini | $24K | 7.4% |
| Canada | $16K | 5.1% |
| Lesotho | $15K | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $14K | 4.4% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $12K | 3.7% |
| Angola | $10K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $6K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa manicure sets imports (HS 8214.20): 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 8214.20: Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments: (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of manicure sets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported manicure sets worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply manicure sets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (8%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of manicure sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $10.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manicure sets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export manicure sets?
Yes. South Africa exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manicure sets?
The HS code for manicure sets is subheading 8214.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
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