Tennis racket imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tennis racket worth $2.4 million (10 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | 10 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 23 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $788K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 18 t |
Where South Africa imports tennis racket from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 75% |
| Spain | $291K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $78K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $60K | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $39K | 1.6% |
| Myanmar | $29K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| France | $16K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 0.7% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $239.13 per kg, 258% above the world average of $66.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tennis racket imports (HS 9506.51): 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 9506.51: Lawn-tennis racquets: whether or not strung.
Common questions
What is the value of tennis racket imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tennis racket worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply tennis racket to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of tennis racket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $239.13 per kg in 2024, 258% above the world average of $66.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tennis racket to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tennis racket?
The HS code for tennis racket is subheading 9506.51. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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