Office storage boxes and filing materials exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.9 million of office storage boxes and filing materials in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 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 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa exports office storage boxes and filing materials to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (28%), Mozambique (24%), Botswana (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $793K | 28% |
| Mozambique | $683K | 24% |
| Botswana | $653K | 23% |
| Lesotho | $174K | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $161K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $156K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $115K | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 1.2% |
| Togo | $33K | 1.1% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.58, 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.
Office storage boxes and filing materials imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported office storage boxes and filing materials worth $1.2 million (815 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $826K | 70% |
| Germany | $262K | 22% |
| Spain | $48K | 4% |
| France | $12K | 1.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa office storage boxes and filing materials exports (HS 4819.60): 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 4819.60: Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of office storage boxes and filing materials exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported office storage boxes and filing materials worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy office storage boxes and filing materials from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($793 thousand), followed by Mozambique (24%) and Botswana (23%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of office storage boxes and filing materials per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of office storage boxes and filing materials from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import office storage boxes and filing materials?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Spain. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials?
The HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials is subheading 4819.60. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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