Beverage filtration machinery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of beverage filtration machinery by South Africa reached $4.7 million in 2024 (57 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.1 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 | $4.7M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 77 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 64 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 41 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 84 t |
Where South Africa imports beverage filtration machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), Netherlands (19%), Switzerland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $901K | 19% |
| Switzerland | $807K | 17% |
| United States | $642K | 14% |
| Germany | $563K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $168K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $166K | 3.6% |
| India | $137K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.6% |
| China | $65K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.51 per kg, 53% above the world average of $53.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Beverage filtration machinery exports from South Africa
Exports of beverage filtration machinery by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (31 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (31%), Nigeria (28%), Zambia (24%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa beverage filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.22): 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 8421.22: Machinery: for filtering or purifying beverages other than water.
Common questions
What is the value of beverage filtration machinery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported beverage filtration machinery worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply beverage filtration machinery to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Switzerland (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of beverage filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $81.51 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $53.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of beverage filtration machinery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export beverage filtration machinery?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Nigeria and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for beverage filtration machinery?
The HS code for beverage filtration machinery is subheading 8421.22. 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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