Party and entertainment supplies imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported party and entertainment supplies worth $12.5 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.0 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 | $12.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa imports party and entertainment supplies from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.4M | 92% |
| United States | $434K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $122K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 0.8% |
| India | $80K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $46K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $34K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.10 | Christmas festivity articles | 52% |
| 9505.90 | Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks: other than Christmas festivity articles | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 71% below the world average of $8.67, 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.
Party and entertainment supplies exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.9 million of party and entertainment supplies in 2024 (440 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (36%), United States (13%), Namibia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 36% |
| United States | $502K | 13% |
| Namibia | $410K | 11% |
| Botswana | $268K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $202K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $151K | 3.9% |
| Eswatini | $140K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $119K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $62K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported party and entertainment supplies worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $8.67 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 imports of party and entertainment supplies to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export party and entertainment supplies?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9505.10 (52% of the value) and 9505.90 (48%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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