Zipper part imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zipper part by South Africa reached $2.8 million in 2024 (596 tonnes). That is 4% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 518 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 672 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 511 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 496 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 483 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 582 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 478 t |
Where South Africa imports zipper part from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 56% |
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 39% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, 48% below the world average of $9.04, 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.
Zipper part exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $412 thousand of zipper part in 2024 (28 tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (18%), Botswana (16%), Mauritius (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $72K | 18% |
| Botswana | $66K | 16% |
| Mauritius | $64K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $59K | 14% |
| Eswatini | $50K | 12% |
| Namibia | $45K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $10K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $9K | 2.3% |
| United States | $8K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa zipper part imports (HS 9607.20): 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 9607.20: Slide fasteners: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of zipper part imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported zipper part worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply zipper part to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Eswatini (39%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 728% on the year.
What is the average import price of zipper part per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $9.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zipper part to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export zipper part?
Yes. South Africa exported $412 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Botswana and Mauritius. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zipper part?
The HS code for zipper part is subheading 9607.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9607 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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