Aircraft engine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.1 million of aircraft engine parts in 2024 (22 tonnes). Value rose 73% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.4 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 | $5.1M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 37 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 45 t |
Where South Africa imports aircraft engine parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), Canada (24%), Austria (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 43% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 24% |
| Austria | $651K | 13% |
| Australia | $306K | 6.1% |
| Poland | $302K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $122K | 2.4% |
| France | $75K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $58K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $53K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $234.50 per kg, close to the world average of $256.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft engine parts exports from South Africa
Exports of aircraft engine parts by South Africa reached $846 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (26%), Canada (26%), Namibia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $222K | 26% |
| Canada | $216K | 26% |
| Namibia | $88K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $80K | 9.4% |
| Zambia | $48K | 5.7% |
| Malawi | $42K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $30K | 3.5% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $10K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aircraft engine parts imports (HS 8409.10): 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 8409.10: Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines).
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft engine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aircraft engine parts worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft engine parts to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Canada (24%) and Austria (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $234.50 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $256.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft engine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aircraft engine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $846 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft engine parts?
The HS code for aircraft engine parts is subheading 8409.10. 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 8409 page.
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