Tempered safety glass (vehicles) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tempered safety glass (vehicles) worth $6.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.2 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 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports tempered safety glass (vehicles) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Japan (11%), Poland (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 42% |
| Japan | $702K | 11% |
| Poland | $368K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $282K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $272K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $243K | 3.7% |
| United States | $243K | 3.7% |
| India | $218K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $197K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $167K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, close to the world average of $4.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tempered safety glass (vehicles) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.1 million of tempered safety glass (vehicles) in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (18%), Belgium (17%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $912K | 18% |
| Belgium | $841K | 17% |
| Namibia | $817K | 16% |
| Germany | $402K | 7.9% |
| France | $363K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $274K | 5.4% |
| Botswana | $225K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $211K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $139K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $111K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tempered safety glass (vehicles) imports (HS 7007.11): 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 7007.11: Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
Common questions
What is the value of tempered safety glass (vehicles) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tempered safety glass (vehicles) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply tempered safety glass (vehicles) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Japan (11%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of tempered safety glass (vehicles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tempered safety glass (vehicles) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tempered safety glass (vehicles)?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Belgium and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tempered safety glass (vehicles)?
The HS code for tempered safety glass (vehicles) is subheading 7007.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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