Marquetry and wooden cases exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of marquetry and wooden cases by South Africa reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.6 million.
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 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa exports marquetry and wooden cases to
Most of it went to Lesotho (25%), Botswana (23%), Namibia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $958K | 25% |
| Botswana | $876K | 23% |
| Namibia | $642K | 17% |
| Eswatini | $466K | 12% |
| Zambia | $311K | 8.3% |
| Mauritius | $112K | 3% |
| DR Congo | $82K | 2.2% |
| United States | $44K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $33K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 79% below the world average of $6.91, 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.
Marquetry and wooden cases imports to South Africa
Imports of marquetry and wooden cases by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (408 tonnes). China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $930K | 73% |
| Namibia | $56K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $54K | 4.2% |
| India | $40K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $28K | 2.2% |
| France | $20K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $17K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $14K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $14K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa marquetry and wooden cases exports (HS 4420.90): 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 4420.90: Wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of marquetry and wooden cases exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported marquetry and wooden cases worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy marquetry and wooden cases from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($958 thousand), followed by Botswana (23%) and Namibia (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average export price of marquetry and wooden cases per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $6.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of marquetry and wooden cases from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import marquetry and wooden cases?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Namibia and Indonesia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for marquetry and wooden cases?
The HS code for marquetry and wooden cases is subheading 4420.90. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4420 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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