Party decoration imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported party decoration worth $6.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 859 t |
Where South Africa imports party decoration from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 89% |
| United States | $396K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 1.3% |
| India | $45K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $25K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 78% below the world average of $8.57, 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 decoration exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.2 million of party decoration in 2024 (135 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (23%), Namibia (13%), Botswana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $283K | 23% |
| Namibia | $157K | 13% |
| Botswana | $117K | 9.5% |
| United States | $117K | 9.4% |
| Eswatini | $74K | 6% |
| Germany | $55K | 4.4% |
| Zambia | $46K | 3.7% |
| Ghana | $42K | 3.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $38K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa party decoration imports (HS 9505.90): 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 9505.90: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks: other than Christmas festivity articles.
Common questions
What is the value of party decoration imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported party decoration worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply party decoration to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United States (7%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of party decoration per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $8.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of party decoration to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export party decoration?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for party decoration?
The HS code for party decoration is subheading 9505.90. 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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