Stemware drinking glasses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported stemware drinking glasses worth $12.7 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.8 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 | $12.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 4.8K t |
Where South Africa imports stemware drinking glasses from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Turkey (15%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 25% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 15% |
| France | $1.4M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| Bulgaria | $659K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $565K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $514K | 4% |
| Germany | $471K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $278K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.37, 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.
Stemware drinking glasses exports from South Africa
Exports of stemware drinking glasses by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (414 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (37%), Namibia (21%), Botswana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $720K | 37% |
| Namibia | $399K | 21% |
| Botswana | $198K | 10% |
| Zambia | $175K | 9% |
| Angola | $74K | 3.8% |
| Eswatini | $73K | 3.8% |
| Lesotho | $71K | 3.7% |
| Mozambique | $71K | 3.7% |
| Ghana | $50K | 2.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stemware drinking glasses imports (HS 7013.28): 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 7013.28: Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of stemware drinking glasses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stemware drinking glasses worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply stemware drinking glasses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of stemware drinking glasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stemware drinking glasses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stemware drinking glasses?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stemware drinking glasses?
The HS code for stemware drinking glasses is subheading 7013.28. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
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