Wooden doors exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wooden doors by South Africa reached $25.5 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $51.8 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 | $25.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.8M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $48.2M | 23.9K t |
| 2017 | $43.6M | 22.6K t |
Where South Africa exports wooden doors to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (23%), Botswana (17%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.9M | 23% |
| Botswana | $4.4M | 17% |
| United States | $4.3M | 17% |
| Namibia | $2.8M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Lesotho | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $809K | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $539K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $454K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.30, 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 doors imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $10.7 million of wooden doors in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Indonesia (47%), Thailand (44%), Malaysia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.0M | 47% |
| Thailand | $4.7M | 44% |
| Malaysia | $398K | 3.7% |
| China | $319K | 3% |
| Italy | $98K | 0.9% |
| India | $60K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $54K | 0.5% |
| France | $45K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wooden doors exports (HS 4418.20): 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 4418.20: Wood: doors and their frames and thresholds.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden doors exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wooden doors worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy wooden doors from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Botswana (17%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of wooden doors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.30 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 doors from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.6 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wooden doors?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden doors?
The HS code for wooden doors is subheading 4418.20. 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.
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