Wooden articles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden articles by South Africa reached $12.6 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.0 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 | $12.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 6.7K t |
Where South Africa imports wooden articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 73% |
| Denmark | $870K | 6.9% |
| India | $343K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $296K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $258K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $196K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $188K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $174K | 1.4% |
| France | $165K | 1.3% |
| Chile | $158K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4421
| 4421.99 | Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 77% |
| 4421.91 | Wood: of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 18% |
| 4421.10 | Wood: clothes hangers | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.09, 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.
Wooden articles exports from South Africa
Exports of wooden articles by South Africa reached $11.6 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), Botswana (15%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 31% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 15% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 11% |
| Lesotho | $827K | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $563K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $379K | 3.3% |
| Eswatini | $374K | 3.2% |
| Mauritius | $368K | 3.2% |
| France | $289K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $253K | 2.2% |
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 4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden articles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wooden articles worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden articles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Denmark (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.09 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 wooden articles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2020 at $17.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export wooden articles?
Yes. South Africa exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and Namibia. That compares with imports of $12.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for wooden articles?
The HS code for wooden articles is heading 4421. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4421.99 (77% of the value) and 4421.91 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4421 page.
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