Sawn pine boards imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported sawn pine boards worth $70.3 million (715 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $70.3M | 715 t |
| 2023 | $67.6M | 107.0K t |
| 2022 | $71.7M | 71.7K t |
| 2021 | $72.9M | 151.6K t |
| 2020 | $50.9M | 110.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 106.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.2M | 292.5K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 83.8K t |
Where South Africa imports sawn pine boards from
One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $69.7M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $202K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $72K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $55K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $42K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $34K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $28K | 0% |
| Angola | $19K | 0% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.27 per kg, 20809% above the world average of $0.47. 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 pine boards exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $52.2 million of sawn pine boards in 2024 (101.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Botswana (35%), Mozambique (16%), Namibia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $18.5M | 36% |
| Mozambique | $8.2M | 16% |
| Namibia | $7.8M | 15% |
| Seychelles | $4.4M | 8.4% |
| Lesotho | $3.5M | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| Maldives | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $916K | 1.8% |
| Eswatini | $846K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sawn pine boards imports (HS 4407.11): 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 4407.11: Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus 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 pine boards imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sawn pine boards worth $70.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 715 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn pine boards to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($69.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Denmark (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn pine boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.27 per kg in 2024, 20809% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn pine boards to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $70.3 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2021 at $72.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sawn pine boards?
Yes. South Africa exported $52.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn pine boards?
The HS code for sawn pine boards is subheading 4407.11. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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