Treated rough wood (non-coniferous) imports in South Africa: data and top supplier countries
South Africa imported $5.7 million of treated rough wood (non-coniferous) in 2024 (0 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.7M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 7.5K t |
Where South Africa imports treated rough wood (non-coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: Eswatini accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $5.7M | 100% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Treated rough wood (non-coniferous) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.4 million of treated rough wood (non-coniferous) in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 75 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mozambique (27%), Tanzania (16%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 27% |
| Tanzania | $890K | 16% |
| Namibia | $872K | 16% |
| Botswana | $480K | 8.8% |
| Mauritius | $207K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $171K | 3.1% |
| United States | $166K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $166K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $153K | 2.8% |
| Madagascar | $138K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa treated rough wood (non-coniferous) imports (HS 4403.12): 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 4403.12: Wood: non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared: treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives.
Common questions
What is the value of treated rough wood (non-coniferous) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported treated rough wood (non-coniferous) worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 116 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply treated rough wood (non-coniferous) to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Namibia (0%) and Lesotho (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
How have imports of treated rough wood (non-coniferous) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2021 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export treated rough wood (non-coniferous)?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Tanzania and Namibia. That compares with imports of $5.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for treated rough wood (non-coniferous)?
The HS code for treated rough wood (non-coniferous) is subheading 4403.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4403 page.
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