Wall brackets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wall brackets by South Africa reached $9.9 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. 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 | $9.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports wall brackets from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 76% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 11% |
| United States | $212K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $200K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $166K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $86K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $76K | 0.8% |
| India | $68K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $61K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $56K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.78, 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.
Wall brackets exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported wall brackets worth $5.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (32%), Botswana (16%), Zimbabwe (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.6M | 32% |
| Botswana | $794K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $640K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $341K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $294K | 5.8% |
| Liberia | $281K | 5.6% |
| Lesotho | $208K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $132K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $128K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $84K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wall brackets imports (HS 8302.50): 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 8302.50: Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of wall brackets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wall brackets worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply wall brackets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Taiwan (11%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of wall brackets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wall brackets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export wall brackets?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wall brackets?
The HS code for wall brackets is subheading 8302.50. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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