Air intake filters for engines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $65.1 million of air intake filters for engines in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged 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 | $65.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $65.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $67.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $58.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $49.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $55.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 3.5K t |
Where South Africa imports air intake filters for engines from
Most of the value came from Germany (19%), China (18%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.3M | 19% |
| China | $11.4M | 18% |
| United States | $10.0M | 15% |
| Thailand | $5.1M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.92 per kg, close to the world average of $13.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air intake filters for engines exports from South Africa
Exports of air intake filters for engines by South Africa reached $36.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Zambia (17%), Zimbabwe (14%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.2M | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.3M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $4.0M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $3.3M | 8.9% |
| DR Congo | $3.1M | 8.6% |
| Botswana | $3.0M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Namibia | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Angola | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $899K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa air intake filters for engines imports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported air intake filters for engines worth $65.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air intake filters for engines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.8 million in 2017 to $65.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $67.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export air intake filters for engines?
Yes. South Africa exported $36.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. 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 8421 page.
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