Table and kitchen glassware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of table and kitchen glassware by South Africa reached $15.4 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 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 | $15.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 12.5K t |
Where South Africa imports table and kitchen glassware from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 57% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 29% |
| Turkey | $386K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $228K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $227K | 1.5% |
| France | $205K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $189K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $152K | 1% |
| Portugal | $81K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $78K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table and kitchen glassware exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported table and kitchen glassware worth $1.6 million (624 tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (18%), Namibia (16%), Botswana (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $282K | 18% |
| Namibia | $252K | 16% |
| Botswana | $239K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $207K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $158K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $140K | 8.8% |
| Angola | $83K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $68K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $37K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $28K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa table and kitchen glassware imports (HS 7013.49): 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 7013.49: Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4.
Common questions
What is the value of table and kitchen glassware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported table and kitchen glassware worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply table and kitchen glassware to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of table and kitchen glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of table and kitchen glassware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export table and kitchen glassware?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for table and kitchen glassware?
The HS code for table and kitchen glassware is subheading 7013.49. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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