Boiler auxiliary equipment parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boiler auxiliary equipment parts by South Africa reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 157 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 60 t |
Where South Africa imports boiler auxiliary equipment parts from
Most of the value came from Croatia (24%), China (19%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $1.3M | 24% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| India | $891K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $502K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $443K | 7.9% |
| Sweden | $396K | 7% |
| Finland | $352K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $331K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $184K | 3.3% |
| United States | $100K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, 48% below the world average of $9.04, 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.
Boiler auxiliary equipment parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $864 thousand of boiler auxiliary equipment parts in 2024 (44 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (34%), Zambia (23%), Malawi (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $296K | 34% |
| Zambia | $201K | 23% |
| Malawi | $117K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $43K | 5% |
| Canada | $39K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $30K | 3.4% |
| New Zealand | $18K | 2.1% |
| Eswatini | $14K | 1.6% |
| Seychelles | $14K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa boiler auxiliary equipment parts imports (HS 8404.90): 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 8404.90: Boilers: parts of auxiliary plant, for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 and 8403 and parts of condensers for steam or other vapour power units.
Common questions
What is the value of boiler auxiliary equipment parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported boiler auxiliary equipment parts worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply boiler auxiliary equipment parts to South Africa?
Croatia was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (19%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of boiler auxiliary equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $9.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boiler auxiliary equipment parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export boiler auxiliary equipment parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $864 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Zambia and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for boiler auxiliary equipment parts?
The HS code for boiler auxiliary equipment parts is subheading 8404.90. 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.
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