Name plates exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported name plates worth $6.6 million (889 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.6M | 889 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 716 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 720 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 701 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 498 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 764 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 641 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa exports name plates to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (17%), Botswana (13%), Namibia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 17% |
| Botswana | $877K | 13% |
| Namibia | $753K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $660K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $471K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $377K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $355K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $347K | 5.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $301K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $236K | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.44 per kg, 59% below the world average of $18.29, 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.
Name plates imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported name plates worth $2.2 million (206 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (9%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $919K | 41% |
| Germany | $201K | 9.1% |
| United States | $178K | 8% |
| Italy | $176K | 7.9% |
| Denmark | $106K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $97K | 4.4% |
| India | $85K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $45K | 2% |
| South Korea | $38K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of name plates exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported name plates worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 889 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy name plates from South Africa?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Botswana (13%) and Namibia (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average export price of name plates per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $18.29 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of name plates from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import name plates?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for name plates?
The HS code for name plates is heading 8310. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8310.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8310 page.
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