Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $14.5 million of agricultural sprayers (non-portable) in 2024 (996 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $52.6 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 | $14.5M | 997 t |
| 2023 | $52.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $48.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 1.8K t |
Where South Africa imports agricultural sprayers (non-portable) from
Brazil alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $8.6M | 59% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 14% |
| United States | $687K | 4.7% |
| France | $642K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $577K | 4% |
| Denmark | $472K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $417K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $358K | 2.5% |
| China | $231K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $195K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.60 per kg, close to the world average of $14.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.0 million of agricultural sprayers (non-portable) in 2024 (552 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (35%), Zambia (13%), Botswana (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 35% |
| Zambia | $511K | 13% |
| Botswana | $508K | 13% |
| Namibia | $356K | 9% |
| Mozambique | $353K | 8.9% |
| Angola | $146K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $128K | 3.2% |
| Mauritania | $105K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $88K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $87K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa agricultural sprayers (non-portable) imports (HS 8424.49): 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 8424.49: Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural sprayers: other than portable sprayers.
Common questions
What is the value of agricultural sprayers (non-portable) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported agricultural sprayers (non-portable) worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 996 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply agricultural sprayers (non-portable) to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Italy (14%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of agricultural sprayers (non-portable) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of agricultural sprayers (non-portable) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $52.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export agricultural sprayers (non-portable)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for agricultural sprayers (non-portable)?
The HS code for agricultural sprayers (non-portable) is subheading 8424.49. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8424 page.
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