Snap fastener imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of snap fastener by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (130 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $2.4M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 138 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 188 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 192 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 179 t |
Where South Africa imports snap fastener from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 53% |
| Taiwan | $363K | 15% |
| Germany | $190K | 8% |
| Slovenia | $106K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $72K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $68K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $67K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $54K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | $33K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.15 per kg, close to the world average of $19.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Snap fastener exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.0 million of snap fastener in 2024 (176 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (44%), Lesotho (25%), Zambia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+850% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $445K | 44% |
| Lesotho | $251K | 25% |
| Zambia | $207K | 21% |
| Namibia | $24K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $15K | 1.5% |
| Botswana | $13K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 1% |
| Malawi | $10K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa snap fastener imports (HS 9606.10): 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 9606.10: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of snap fastener imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported snap fastener worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply snap fastener to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of snap fastener per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.15 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $19.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of snap fastener to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export snap fastener?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Lesotho and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for snap fastener?
The HS code for snap fastener is subheading 9606.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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