Agricultural blades imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.4 million of agricultural blades in 2024 (528 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 15% from 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 | $3.4M | 528 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 433 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 355 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 294 t |
Where South Africa imports agricultural blades from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Germany (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $877K | 26% |
| Germany | $622K | 19% |
| China | $579K | 17% |
| Italy | $529K | 16% |
| Austria | $212K | 6.3% |
| France | $116K | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $92K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $65K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $26K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, 35% below the world average of $9.83, 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.
Agricultural blades exports from South Africa
Exports of agricultural blades by South Africa reached $781 thousand in 2024 (99 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (25%), Zimbabwe (20%), Namibia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $197K | 25% |
| Zimbabwe | $158K | 20% |
| Namibia | $94K | 12% |
| Sudan | $63K | 8% |
| Australia | $53K | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $48K | 6.1% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 4.2% |
| United States | $25K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $19K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $16K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa agricultural blades imports (HS 8208.40): 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 8208.40: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural blades imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported agricultural blades worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 528 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply agricultural blades to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($877 thousand), followed by Germany (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $9.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of agricultural blades to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export agricultural blades?
Yes. South Africa exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural blades?
The HS code for agricultural blades is subheading 8208.40. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
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