Plastic artificial flowers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic artificial flowers by South Africa reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 883 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 844 t |
Where South Africa imports plastic artificial flowers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 98% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 0.7% |
| India | $47K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.79, 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.
Plastic artificial flowers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $715 thousand of plastic artificial flowers in 2024 (110 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (36%), Portugal (23%), Botswana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $261K | 37% |
| Portugal | $164K | 23% |
| Botswana | $74K | 10% |
| New Zealand | $42K | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $31K | 4.3% |
| Eswatini | $28K | 3.9% |
| Lesotho | $27K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $19K | 2.6% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic artificial flowers imports (HS 6702.10): 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 6702.10: Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic artificial flowers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic artificial flowers worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic artificial flowers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Taiwan (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic artificial flowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic artificial flowers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic artificial flowers?
Yes. South Africa exported $715 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Portugal and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic artificial flowers?
The HS code for plastic artificial flowers is subheading 6702.10. It sits in HS chapter 67 (feathers and down, prepared; and articles made of feather or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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