Abrasive grinding wheels imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of abrasive grinding wheels by South Africa reached $15.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.5 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 | $15.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 3.7K t |
Where South Africa imports abrasive grinding wheels from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (30%), Poland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 32% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 30% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 11% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| United States | $517K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $392K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $375K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $332K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $304K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $290K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Abrasive grinding wheels exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported abrasive grinding wheels worth $11.6 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (13%), Zambia (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.5M | 13% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 12% |
| United States | $1.2M | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $993K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $893K | 7.7% |
| Botswana | $731K | 6.3% |
| Austria | $726K | 6.3% |
| DR Congo | $604K | 5.2% |
| Malawi | $513K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export abrasive grinding wheels?
Yes. South Africa exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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