Calender machine cylinders imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.3 million of calender machine cylinders in 2024 (328 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $2.3M | 328 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $985K | 92 t |
| 2021 | $997K | 102 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 122 t |
Where South Africa imports calender machine cylinders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (36%), United Kingdom (26%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $813K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $591K | 26% |
| Italy | $256K | 11% |
| Austria | $247K | 11% |
| China | $56K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $52K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $43K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $28K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $25K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 42% below the world average of $11.86, 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.
Calender machine cylinders exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported calender machine cylinders worth $1.2 million (84 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (17%), Senegal (13%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $206K | 17% |
| Senegal | $159K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $128K | 11% |
| Zambia | $88K | 7.4% |
| Angola | $71K | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $61K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $55K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $49K | 4.1% |
| China | $46K | 3.9% |
| Botswana | $38K | 3.1% |
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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 8420.91: Machines: parts, cylinders for calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine cylinders imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported calender machine cylinders worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 328 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine cylinders to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($813 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $11.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calender machine cylinders to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export calender machine cylinders?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Senegal and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine cylinders?
The HS code for calender machine cylinders is subheading 8420.91. 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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