Carton and box making machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $23.9 million of carton and box making machines in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $23.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 695 t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 903 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 451 t |
Where South Africa imports carton and box making machines from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (29%), France (19%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $7.0M | 29% |
| France | $4.6M | 19% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 16% |
| China | $3.5M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 9.8% |
| India | $701K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $540K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $533K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $485K | 2% |
| United States | $151K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.07 per kg, close to the world average of $19.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carton and box making machines exports from South Africa
Exports of carton and box making machines by South Africa reached $2.6 million in 2024 (116 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (39%), United States (38%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.0M | 39% |
| United States | $982K | 38% |
| Egypt | $211K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $109K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $101K | 3.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $69K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $57K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa carton and box making machines imports (HS 8441.30): 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 8441.30: Machines: for making cartons, boxes, cases, tubes, drums or similar containers (other than by moulding), of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of carton and box making machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported carton and box making machines worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply carton and box making machines to South Africa?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by France (19%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of carton and box making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.07 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $19.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carton and box making machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export carton and box making machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and Egypt. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carton and box making machines?
The HS code for carton and box making machines is subheading 8441.30. 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 8441 page.
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