Metal office furniture imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.7 million of metal office furniture in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $6.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 960 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 941 t |
Where South Africa imports metal office furniture from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United Kingdom (21%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $639K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $272K | 4.1% |
| United States | $237K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $121K | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $112K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $83K | 1.2% |
| India | $69K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 68% below the world average of $4.49, 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.
Metal office furniture exports from South Africa
Exports of metal office furniture by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (14%), Namibia (14%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $821K | 14% |
| Namibia | $798K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $654K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $612K | 11% |
| Botswana | $426K | 7.4% |
| Malawi | $348K | 6% |
| Guinea | $250K | 4.3% |
| Eswatini | $212K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $208K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $185K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal office furniture imports (HS 9403.10): 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 9403.10: Furniture: metal, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal office furniture imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal office furniture worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal office furniture to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $4.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal office furniture to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export metal office furniture?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique. That compares with imports of $6.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal office furniture?
The HS code for metal office furniture is subheading 9403.10. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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