Smoking pipes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported smoking pipes worth $2.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.7 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 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 769 t |
Where South Africa imports smoking pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 53% |
| Egypt | $652K | 22% |
| Turkey | $309K | 11% |
| India | $116K | 4% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $54K | 1.8% |
| United States | $50K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 74% below the world average of $7.13, 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.
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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 9614: Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking pipes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported smoking pipes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking pipes to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Egypt (22%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $7.13 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 smoking pipes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $6.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for smoking pipes?
The HS code for smoking pipes is heading 9614. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9614.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9614 page.
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