Wood joinery and carpentry (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $12.7 million of wood joinery and carpentry (other) in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
Where South Africa exports wood joinery and carpentry (other) to
Most of it went to Botswana (26%), Namibia (16%), Zimbabwe (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.3M | 26% |
| Namibia | $2.0M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 11% |
| Lesotho | $1.4M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $832K | 6.5% |
| Maldives | $768K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $598K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $523K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $354K | 2.8% |
| Mozambique | $307K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood joinery and carpentry (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of wood joinery and carpentry (other) by South Africa reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 52% |
| Indonesia | $356K | 13% |
| France | $304K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $201K | 7.2% |
| Japan | $112K | 4% |
| Malaysia | $57K | 2% |
| Turkey | $54K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $45K | 1.6% |
| Croatia | $36K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $31K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wood joinery and carpentry (other) exports (HS 4418.99): 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 4418.99: Wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wood joinery and carpentry (other) worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood joinery and carpentry (other) from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Namibia (16%) and Zimbabwe (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood joinery and carpentry (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wood joinery and carpentry (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wood joinery and carpentry (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry (other)?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry (other) is subheading 4418.99. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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