Vehicle rear-view mirrors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vehicle rear-view mirrors worth $49.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $49.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $50.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle rear-view mirrors from
The largest suppliers were Spain (41%), United States (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $20.5M | 41% |
| United States | $7.8M | 16% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 15% |
| Hungary | $4.9M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 4.7% |
| China | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $846K | 1.7% |
| India | $568K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $268K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.41 per kg, close to the world average of $26.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle rear-view mirrors exports from South Africa
Exports of vehicle rear-view mirrors by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (117 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (28%), Botswana (15%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $598K | 28% |
| Botswana | $319K | 15% |
| Germany | $202K | 9.5% |
| Mozambique | $147K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $118K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $113K | 5.3% |
| Lesotho | $92K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $71K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $70K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle rear-view mirrors imports (HS 7009.10): 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 7009.10: Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle rear-view mirrors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle rear-view mirrors worth $49.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle rear-view mirrors to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle rear-view mirrors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle rear-view mirrors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $49.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $50.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle rear-view mirrors?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle rear-view mirrors?
The HS code for vehicle rear-view mirrors is subheading 7009.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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