Plastic furniture imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported plastic furniture worth $13.3 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.9 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 | $13.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 5.9K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic furniture from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 56% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 20% |
| Spain | $957K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $443K | 3.3% |
| Israel | $425K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $358K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $229K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $138K | 1% |
| United States | $126K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $93K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 66% below the world average of $4.34, 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 furniture exports from South Africa
Exports of plastic furniture by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (27%), Mozambique (17%), Namibia (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.6M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $994K | 17% |
| Namibia | $894K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $520K | 8.9% |
| Lesotho | $392K | 6.7% |
| Zambia | $269K | 4.6% |
| Eswatini | $239K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $185K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $184K | 3.1% |
| United States | $87K | 1.5% |
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 9403.70: Furniture: plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic furniture imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic furniture worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic furniture to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $4.34 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 furniture to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic furniture?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic furniture?
The HS code for plastic furniture is subheading 9403.70. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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