Wooden pallets exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wooden pallets by South Africa reached $21.3 million in 2024 (34.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 10% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.3M | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 36.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 33.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 41.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 40.4K t |
Where South Africa exports wooden pallets to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (20%), Mozambique (16%), Namibia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $4.3M | 20% |
| Mozambique | $3.4M | 16% |
| Namibia | $3.3M | 15% |
| Eswatini | $2.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 11% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| India | $761K | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $736K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $541K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden pallets imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported wooden pallets worth $2.1 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Eswatini (28%), Namibia (24%), Lesotho (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $570K | 28% |
| Namibia | $496K | 24% |
| Lesotho | $314K | 15% |
| France | $85K | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $76K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $71K | 3.4% |
| Estonia | $53K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $43K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $41K | 2% |
| China | $39K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wooden pallets exports (HS 4415.20): 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 4415.20: Wood: pallets, box pallets and other load boards: pallet collars.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden pallets exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wooden pallets worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy wooden pallets from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Mozambique (16%) and Namibia (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of wooden pallets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.56 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 pallets from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wooden pallets?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Eswatini, Namibia and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden pallets?
The HS code for wooden pallets is subheading 4415.20. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
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