Bucket conveyor systems imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported bucket conveyor systems worth $2.5 million (419 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.2 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 | $2.5M | 419 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 172 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 298 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 129 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 385 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 235 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 174 t |
Where South Africa imports bucket conveyor systems from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (38%), China (29%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $955K | 38% |
| China | $722K | 29% |
| Germany | $387K | 16% |
| Sweden | $65K | 2.6% |
| United States | $63K | 2.5% |
| India | $63K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $62K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $53K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $52K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.97 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.73, 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.
Bucket conveyor systems exports from South Africa
Exports of bucket conveyor systems by South Africa reached $613 thousand in 2024 (72 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (40%), Zambia (13%), Malawi (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $247K | 40% |
| Zambia | $77K | 13% |
| Malawi | $69K | 11% |
| Botswana | $66K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $50K | 8.2% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 5.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $34K | 5.6% |
| Namibia | $15K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $8K | 1.2% |
| China | $7K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa bucket conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.32): 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 8428.32: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of bucket conveyor systems imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported bucket conveyor systems worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 419 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply bucket conveyor systems to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($955 thousand), followed by China (29%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of bucket conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.97 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bucket conveyor systems to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2019 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export bucket conveyor systems?
Yes. South Africa exported $613 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bucket conveyor systems?
The HS code for bucket conveyor systems is subheading 8428.32. 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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