Stainless flatware sets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported stainless flatware sets worth $3.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.3 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 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 798 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 897 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 830 t |
Where South Africa imports stainless flatware sets from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 82% |
| France | $208K | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $67K | 2% |
| Italy | $65K | 2% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $47K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.9% |
| India | $25K | 0.8% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 67% below the world average of $8.29, 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.
Stainless flatware sets exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $978 thousand of stainless flatware sets in 2024 (125 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $569K | 58% |
| Botswana | $80K | 8.2% |
| Namibia | $78K | 8% |
| Eswatini | $51K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $33K | 3.4% |
| Lesotho | $30K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $26K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 2.3% |
| Guinea | $11K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $9K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stainless flatware sets imports (HS 8215.20): 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 8215.20: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless flatware sets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stainless flatware sets worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (6%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stainless flatware sets?
Yes. South Africa exported $978 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
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