Boiler auxiliary equipment imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported boiler auxiliary equipment worth $2.0 million (160 tonnes). Value rose 129% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.8 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 | $2.0M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $896K | 58 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 929 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 44 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $512K | 51 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 437 t |
Where South Africa imports boiler auxiliary equipment from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 61% |
| Spain | $409K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $254K | 12% |
| India | $52K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $24K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $23K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.83 per kg, 60% above the world average of $8.04. 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.
Boiler auxiliary equipment exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported boiler auxiliary equipment worth $680 thousand (677 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $540K | 79% |
| Malawi | $45K | 6.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $42K | 6.2% |
| Mauritius | $17K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $10K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $8K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $7K | 1% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa boiler auxiliary equipment imports (HS 8404.10): 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 8404.10: Boilers: auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403 (e.g. economisers, super-heaters, soot removers, gas recoverers).
Common questions
What is the value of boiler auxiliary equipment imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported boiler auxiliary equipment worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply boiler auxiliary equipment to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Spain (20%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of boiler auxiliary equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.83 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $8.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of boiler auxiliary equipment to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export boiler auxiliary equipment?
Yes. South Africa exported $680 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Burkina Faso. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for boiler auxiliary equipment?
The HS code for boiler auxiliary equipment is subheading 8404.10. 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 8404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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