Bicycle brakes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bicycle brakes by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (310 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 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 | $2.7M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 299 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 169 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 306 t |
Where South Africa imports bicycle brakes from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Taiwan (31%), Denmark (12%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $959K | 36% |
| Taiwan | $819K | 31% |
| Denmark | $329K | 12% |
| India | $167K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $141K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $64K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $60K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.4% |
| United States | $29K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 52% below the world average of $18.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa bicycle brakes imports (HS 8714.94): 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 8714.94: Cycles: parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle brakes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported bicycle brakes worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle brakes to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($959 thousand), followed by Taiwan (31%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $18.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle brakes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle brakes?
The HS code for bicycle brakes is subheading 8714.94. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8714 page.
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