Particle board exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $60.4 million of particle board in 2024 (123.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $60.4M | 123.3K t |
| 2023 | $63.0M | 133.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.4M | 75.7K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 68.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 57.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 49.4K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 87.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.7M | 56.8K t |
Where South Africa exports particle board to
The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (28%), Australia (13%), Namibia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $16.9M | 28% |
| Australia | $7.6M | 13% |
| Namibia | $7.5M | 12% |
| Zambia | $7.0M | 12% |
| Botswana | $4.5M | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| Peru | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 4% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Lesotho | $1.9M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Particle board imports to South Africa
Imports of particle board by South Africa reached $8.7 million in 2024 (28.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $6.3M | 73% |
| Sweden | $917K | 11% |
| Austria | $500K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $365K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $354K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $93K | 1.1% |
| China | $49K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $38K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $35K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa particle board exports (HS 4410.11): 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 4410.11: Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported particle board worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy particle board from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Australia (13%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average export price of particle board per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of particle board from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.7 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $63.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import particle board?
Yes. South Africa imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Eswatini, Sweden and Austria. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board?
The HS code for particle board is subheading 4410.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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