Cars (other power types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $32.2 million of cars (other power types) in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $32.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 882 t |
Where South Africa exports cars (other power types) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (50%), Lesotho (8%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.0M | 50% |
| Lesotho | $2.5M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Botswana | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| France | $985K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $843K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.94 per kg, close to the world average of $13.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cars (other power types) imports to South Africa
Imports of cars (other power types) by South Africa reached $391 thousand in 2024 (63 tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $253K | 65% |
| Lesotho | $62K | 16% |
| Canada | $35K | 8.9% |
| India | $33K | 8.5% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cars (other power types) exports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cars (other power types) worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy cars (other power types) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Lesotho (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average export price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.94 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $13.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cars (other power types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cars (other power types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $391 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Lesotho and Canada. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. 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 8703 page.
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