Oil lamp imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.1 million of oil lamp in 2024 (389 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 million.
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 | $2.1M | 389 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 721 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 878 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 865 t |
Where South Africa imports oil lamp from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 79% |
| India | $239K | 11% |
| Germany | $57K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $43K | 2.1% |
| United States | $30K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $10K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $6.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil lamp exports from South Africa
Exports of oil lamp by South Africa reached $1.7 million in 2024 (217 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (20%), Botswana (18%), Zambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $341K | 20% |
| Botswana | $300K | 18% |
| Zambia | $224K | 13% |
| Namibia | $214K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $114K | 6.8% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 5.3% |
| Madagascar | $52K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa oil lamp imports (HS 9405.50): 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 9405.50: Lamps and light fittings: non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of oil lamp imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oil lamp worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 389 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil lamp to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil lamp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil lamp to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export oil lamp?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $451 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for oil lamp?
The HS code for oil lamp is subheading 9405.50. 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 9405 page.
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