Woven glass fibre fabrics (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported woven glass fibre fabrics (other) worth $2.2 million (346 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.7 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 | $2.2M | 346 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 256 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 735 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 996 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 984 t |
Where South Africa imports woven glass fibre fabrics (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Germany (19%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $489K | 22% |
| Germany | $425K | 19% |
| France | $350K | 16% |
| India | $228K | 10% |
| Italy | $188K | 8.5% |
| United States | $98K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $52K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $50K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.43 per kg, close to the world average of $5.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7019.59: Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5.
Common questions
What is the value of woven glass fibre fabrics (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported woven glass fibre fabrics (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven glass fibre fabrics (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($489 thousand), followed by Germany (19%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven glass fibre fabrics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.43 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $5.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of woven glass fibre fabrics (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven glass fibre fabrics (other)?
The HS code for woven glass fibre fabrics (other) is subheading 7019.59. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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