Car bodies (including cabs) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of car bodies (including cabs) by South Africa reached $11.2 million in 2024 (641 tonnes). Value rose 170% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 299 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 457 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 474 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 328 t |
Where South Africa exports car bodies (including cabs) to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.7M | 87% |
| Australia | $630K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $194K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $172K | 1.5% |
| Lesotho | $68K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $58K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $53K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $51K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $42K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $36K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.48 per kg, 97% above the world average of $8.88. 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.
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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 8707.10: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of car bodies (including cabs) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported car bodies (including cabs) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 641 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 170% on 2023.
Which countries buy car bodies (including cabs) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Australia (6%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average export price of car bodies (including cabs) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.48 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $8.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of car bodies (including cabs) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for car bodies (including cabs)?
The HS code for car bodies (including cabs) is subheading 8707.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8707 page.
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