Particle board and OSB exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $68.5 million of particle board and osb in 2024 (166.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 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 | $68.5M | 166.8K t |
| 2023 | $72.0M | 144.4K t |
| 2022 | $49.0M | 88.5K t |
| 2021 | $48.5M | 82.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 98.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 69.5K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 106.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.2M | 79.9K t |
Where South Africa exports particle board and osb to
The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (25%), Namibia (12%), Australia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $17.3M | 25% |
| Namibia | $8.2M | 12% |
| Australia | $7.6M | 11% |
| Botswana | $7.4M | 11% |
| Zambia | $7.2M | 11% |
| Lesotho | $3.8M | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $3.5M | 5.1% |
| Peru | $2.8M | 4% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 4410
| 4410.11 | Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 88% |
| 4410.90 | Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other… | 5.9% |
| 4410.19 | Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 5.2% |
| 4410.12 | Oriented strand board (OSB) of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4410.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Particle board and OSB imports to South Africa
Imports of particle board and osb by South Africa reached $10.6 million in 2024 (31.1 thousand tonnes). Eswatini alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $6.3M | 60% |
| Romania | $976K | 9.2% |
| Sweden | $917K | 8.7% |
| Austria | $500K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $465K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $438K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $354K | 3.3% |
| China | $224K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $157K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $93K | 0.9% |
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 4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board and osb exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported particle board and osb worth $68.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy particle board and osb from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Namibia (12%) and Australia (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average export price of particle board and osb per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.46 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 particle board and osb from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.2 million in 2017 to $68.5 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $72.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import particle board and osb?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Eswatini, Romania and Sweden. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $57.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board and osb?
The HS code for particle board and osb is heading 4410. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4410.11 (88% of the value) and 4410.90 (6%). 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.
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