Belt conveyor systems imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of belt conveyor systems by South Africa reached $17.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.8 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 | $17.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 544 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 552 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports belt conveyor systems from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Netherlands (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.3M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 16% |
| China | $2.7M | 15% |
| Japan | $946K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $902K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $868K | 4.9% |
| India | $757K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $546K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $361K | 2% |
| Romania | $318K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.11 per kg, close to the world average of $13.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Belt conveyor systems exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $8.2 million of belt conveyor systems in 2024 (416 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (44%), Chile (18%), DR Congo (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.6M | 44% |
| Chile | $1.5M | 19% |
| DR Congo | $548K | 6.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $467K | 5.7% |
| Seychelles | $332K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $281K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $245K | 3% |
| Namibia | $167K | 2.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $111K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $108K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa belt conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.33): 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 8428.33: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of belt conveyor systems imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported belt conveyor systems worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply belt conveyor systems to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of belt conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.11 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $13.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of belt conveyor systems to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.8 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $39.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export belt conveyor systems?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Chile and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for belt conveyor systems?
The HS code for belt conveyor systems is subheading 8428.33. 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 8428 page.
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