Polypropylene packing sacks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene packing sacks by South Africa reached $31.4 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 49% 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 | $31.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 10.0K t |
Where South Africa imports polypropylene packing sacks from
Eswatini alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $18.0M | 58% |
| China | $10.3M | 33% |
| India | $916K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $670K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $507K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $292K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $164K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $118K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $68K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $56K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene packing sacks exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $13.1 million of polypropylene packing sacks in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Namibia (46%), Botswana (25%), Mozambique (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $6.0M | 46% |
| Botswana | $3.3M | 25% |
| Mozambique | $990K | 7.5% |
| Zambia | $739K | 5.6% |
| Angola | $574K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $439K | 3.3% |
| Eswatini | $268K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $228K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 1.2% |
| DR Congo | $152K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa polypropylene packing sacks imports (HS 6305.33): 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 6305.33: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene packing sacks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene packing sacks to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by China (33%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene packing sacks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export polypropylene packing sacks?
Yes. South Africa exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene packing sacks?
The HS code for polypropylene packing sacks is subheading 6305.33. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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