Wooden crates and boxes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported wooden crates and boxes worth $2.6 million (973 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 million.
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 | $2.6M | 973 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 953 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 767 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
Where South Africa exports wooden crates and boxes to
Most of it went to Lesotho (26%), Zambia (16%), Botswana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $666K | 26% |
| Zambia | $412K | 16% |
| Botswana | $388K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $216K | 8.3% |
| Peru | $183K | 7.1% |
| China | $181K | 7% |
| Namibia | $95K | 3.7% |
| United States | $69K | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $59K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $46K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden crates and boxes imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported wooden crates and boxes worth $2.5 million (767 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 62% |
| China | $305K | 12% |
| Germany | $142K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $112K | 4.5% |
| Estonia | $87K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $42K | 1.7% |
| United States | $36K | 1.4% |
| India | $34K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $28K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wooden crates and boxes exports (HS 4415.10): 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 4415.10: Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and boxes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wooden crates and boxes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 973 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy wooden crates and boxes from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($666 thousand), followed by Zambia (16%) and Botswana (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average export price of wooden crates and boxes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $1.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wooden crates and boxes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wooden crates and boxes?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mozambique, China and Germany. That compares with exports of $2.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and boxes?
The HS code for wooden crates and boxes is subheading 4415.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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