Umbrellas imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of umbrellas by South Africa reached $7.7 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.0 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 | $7.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 941 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa imports umbrellas from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 97% |
| India | $54K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.6% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $17K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6601
| 6601.10 | Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: garden or similar umbrellas | 41% |
| 6601.99 | Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: n.e.c. in heading no. 6601 (including walking stick umbrellas) | 40% |
| 6601.91 | Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas) | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 69% below the world average of $5.49, 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.
Umbrellas exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.3 million of umbrellas in 2024 (718 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (9%), Zambia (8%), Belgium (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $493K | 9.4% |
| Zambia | $446K | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $436K | 8.3% |
| Namibia | $370K | 7% |
| Australia | $306K | 5.8% |
| Botswana | $291K | 5.5% |
| Eswatini | $288K | 5.5% |
| Ghana | $275K | 5.2% |
| United States | $274K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $263K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 6601: Umbrellas; sun umbrellas (including walking stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas and similar umbrellas).
Common questions
What is the value of umbrellas imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported umbrellas worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply umbrellas to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average import price of umbrellas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of umbrellas to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $12.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export umbrellas?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Belgium. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for umbrellas?
The HS code for umbrellas is heading 6601. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6601.10 (41% of the value) and 6601.99 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 66 (umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding crops; and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6601 page.
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