Plastic sausage casings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported plastic sausage casings worth $21.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less 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 | $21.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic sausage casings from
Most of the value came from Spain (41%), China (15%), Germany (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.7M | 41% |
| China | $3.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 11% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $944K | 4.4% |
| Russia | $822K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $437K | 2.1% |
| France | $412K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $241K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.67 per kg, close to the world average of $15.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sausage casings exports from South Africa
Exports of plastic sausage casings by South Africa reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (22%), Namibia (13%), Zimbabwe (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 22% |
| Namibia | $741K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $617K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $543K | 9.5% |
| Eswatini | $528K | 9.3% |
| Botswana | $436K | 7.7% |
| Lesotho | $277K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $275K | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $271K | 4.8% |
| China | $267K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic sausage casings imports (HS 3917.10): 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 3917.10: Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sausage casings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic sausage casings worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sausage casings to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sausage casings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.12 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 sausage casings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic sausage casings?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sausage casings?
The HS code for plastic sausage casings is subheading 3917.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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