Sawn fir and spruce boards imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.4 million of sawn fir and spruce boards in 2024 (338 tonnes). Value rose 120% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.4 million.
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 | $3.4M | 338 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 5.7K t |
Where South Africa imports sawn fir and spruce boards from
One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $3.1M | 91% |
| Austria | $132K | 3.9% |
| Finland | $57K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $37K | 1.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $20K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.93 per kg, 1774% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
Sawn fir and spruce boards exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $534 thousand of sawn fir and spruce boards in 2024 (756 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (47%), Lesotho (41%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $251K | 47% |
| Lesotho | $219K | 41% |
| Kuwait | $47K | 8.9% |
| Namibia | $10K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sawn fir and spruce boards imports (HS 4407.12): 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 4407.12: Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn fir and spruce boards imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sawn fir and spruce boards worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 338 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn fir and spruce boards to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Austria (4%) and Finland (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn fir and spruce boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.93 per kg in 2024, 1774% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn fir and spruce boards to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2020 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sawn fir and spruce boards?
Yes. South Africa exported $534 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Lesotho and Kuwait. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards?
The HS code for sawn fir and spruce boards is subheading 4407.12. 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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