Particle board (non-wood) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of particle board (non-wood) by South Africa reached $4.1 million in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 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 | $4.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 9.8K t |
Where South Africa exports particle board (non-wood) to
Most of it went to Botswana (42%), Lesotho (22%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.7M | 42% |
| Lesotho | $896K | 22% |
| Namibia | $447K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $331K | 8.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $257K | 6.3% |
| Malawi | $149K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $94K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $78K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $35K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $22K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 82% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Particle board (non-wood) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $489 thousand of particle board (non-wood) in 2024 (51 tonnes). Angola alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $438K | 90% |
| China | $35K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $10K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa particle board (non-wood) exports (HS 4410.90): 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 4410.90: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board (non-wood) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported particle board (non-wood) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 104 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy particle board (non-wood) from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Lesotho (22%) and Namibia (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 701% on the year.
What is the average export price of particle board (non-wood) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of particle board (non-wood) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import particle board (non-wood)?
Yes. South Africa imported $489 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Angola, China and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board (non-wood)?
The HS code for particle board (non-wood) is subheading 4410.90. 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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