Plastic furniture fittings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic furniture fittings by South Africa reached $14.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $14.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic furniture fittings from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), China (23%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.5M | 32% |
| China | $3.2M | 23% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $923K | 6.6% |
| France | $749K | 5.3% |
| United States | $520K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $413K | 2.9% |
| Slovenia | $247K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $231K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.15 per kg, 32% below the world average of $12.03, 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 fittings exports from South Africa
Exports of plastic furniture fittings by South Africa reached $1.5 million in 2024 (254 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (19%), United States (14%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $279K | 19% |
| United States | $204K | 14% |
| Germany | $203K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $108K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $86K | 5.8% |
| Ghana | $66K | 4.5% |
| Namibia | $66K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $64K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $31K | 2.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $31K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic furniture fittings imports (HS 3926.30): 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 3926.30: Plastics: fittings for furniture, coachwork or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic furniture fittings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic furniture fittings worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic furniture fittings to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (23%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic furniture fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.15 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $12.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic furniture fittings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic furniture fittings?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the United States and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic furniture fittings?
The HS code for plastic furniture fittings is subheading 3926.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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