Shaped wood imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $18.3 million of shaped wood in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 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 | $18.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 17.5K t |
Where South Africa imports shaped wood from
Most of the value came from Eswatini (23%), Indonesia (20%), Brazil (16%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $4.1M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 20% |
| Brazil | $3.0M | 16% |
| China | $2.5M | 14% |
| Bolivia | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $715K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $708K | 3.9% |
| Estonia | $705K | 3.9% |
| Finland | $525K | 2.9% |
| Peru | $275K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4409
| 4409.29 | Wood: non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along… | 34% |
| 4409.10 | Wood: coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not… | 32% |
| 4409.22 | Wood: tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not… | 29% |
| 4409.21 | Wood: bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not… | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shaped wood exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported shaped wood worth $7.2 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (19%), Namibia (14%), United Kingdom (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.3M | 19% |
| Namibia | $1.0M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $977K | 14% |
| Seychelles | $717K | 10% |
| Comoros | $604K | 8.4% |
| Maldives | $410K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $265K | 3.7% |
| Botswana | $254K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $197K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $178K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4409: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Common questions
What is the value of shaped wood imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported shaped wood worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply shaped wood to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Indonesia (20%) and Brazil (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of shaped wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.62 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of shaped wood to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $22.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export shaped wood?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Namibia and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shaped wood?
The HS code for shaped wood is heading 4409. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4409.29 (34% of the value) and 4409.10 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4409 page.
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