Calender machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calender machine by South Africa reached $6.7 million in 2024 (551 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $6.7M | 551 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 449 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 372 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 332 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 304 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 253 t |
Where South Africa imports calender machine from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), China (17%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 26% |
| China | $1.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $605K | 9% |
| Austria | $271K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $226K | 3.4% |
| Romania | $64K | 1% |
| Sweden | $57K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $54K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8420
| 8420.10 | Machines: calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 49% |
| 8420.91 | Machines: parts, cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 34% |
| 8420.99 | Machines: parts, (other than cylinders), for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8420.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.22 per kg, 21% above the world average of $10.08. 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.
Calender machine exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.0 million of calender machine in 2024 (225 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (13%), Mozambique (10%), Senegal (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $274K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $205K | 10% |
| Senegal | $175K | 8.6% |
| Botswana | $159K | 7.8% |
| China | $139K | 6.8% |
| Nigeria | $127K | 6.2% |
| Zambia | $126K | 6.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $125K | 6.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $121K | 5.9% |
| Angola | $75K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8420: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported calender machine worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 551 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.22 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $10.08 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of calender machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export calender machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and Senegal. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine?
The HS code for calender machine is heading 8420. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8420.10 (49% of the value) and 8420.91 (34%). 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 8420 page.
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