Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware by South Africa reached $26.0 million in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 337% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $26.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa imports porcelain bathroom sanitary ware from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.6M | 79% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $280K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $142K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $137K | 0.5% |
| France | $106K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $84K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $60K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.64, 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.
Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $2.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (22%), Zimbabwe (16%), Namibia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $630K | 22% |
| Zimbabwe | $472K | 16% |
| Namibia | $321K | 11% |
| Botswana | $272K | 9.5% |
| Zambia | $249K | 8.7% |
| Lesotho | $237K | 8.2% |
| Mauritius | $178K | 6.2% |
| DR Congo | $77K | 2.7% |
| Malawi | $67K | 2.3% |
| Ghana | $64K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports (HS 6910.10): 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 6910.10: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures: of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 337% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by Germany (8%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
The HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware is subheading 6910.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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