Playing card imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of playing card by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 224 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 234 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 219 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 199 t |
Where South Africa imports playing card from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), United States (19%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 41% |
| United States | $1.1M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 18% |
| Belgium | $591K | 10% |
| Japan | $207K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $164K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $17K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 72% below the world average of $15.32, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa playing card imports (HS 9504.40): 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 9504.40: Games: playing cards.
Common questions
What is the value of playing card imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported playing card worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply playing card to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of playing card per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $15.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of playing card to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for playing card?
The HS code for playing card is subheading 9504.40. 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 9504 page.
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