Sawn ash boards imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn ash boards by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa imports sawn ash boards from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 55% |
| Italy | $905K | 23% |
| France | $301K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $191K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $131K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $97K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $53K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $19K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa sawn ash boards imports (HS 4407.95): 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 4407.95: Wood: ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn ash boards imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sawn ash boards worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 100 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn ash boards to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (23%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn ash boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn ash boards to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn ash boards?
The HS code for sawn ash boards is subheading 4407.95. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
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