Centrifuge exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $1.34 billion of centrifuge in 2024 (33.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.59 billion.
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 | $1.34B | 33.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.84B | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.31B | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.59B | 79.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.88B | 56.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.75B | 54.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.72B | 55.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.64B | 56.3K t |
Where South Africa exports centrifuge to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (35%), Czech Republic (20%), Turkey (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $468.8M | 35% |
| Czech Republic | $261.3M | 20% |
| Turkey | $113.7M | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $74.9M | 5.6% |
| United States | $59.0M | 4.4% |
| Argentina | $37.2M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $34.3M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $31.7M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $27.3M | 2% |
| Zambia | $27.3M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.39 | Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines | 84% |
| 8421.99 | Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases | 3.8% |
| 8421.23 | Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines | 3.8% |
| 8421.31 | Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines | 2.8% |
| 8421.21 | Machinery: for filtering or purifying water | 2.6% |
| 8421.29 | Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2 | 1.6% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges: n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers) | 0.6% |
| 8421.91 | Centrifuges: parts thereof, including parts for centrifugal dryers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.00 per kg, 90% above the world average of $21.01. 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.
Centrifuge imports to South Africa
Imports of centrifuge by South Africa reached $750.5 million in 2024 (29.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from North Macedonia (19%), Germany (18%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | $141.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $135.1M | 18% |
| China | $88.1M | 12% |
| United States | $65.6M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $62.4M | 8.3% |
| India | $22.6M | 3% |
| Japan | $21.4M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $20.7M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $19.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $19.1M | 2.5% |
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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported centrifuge worth $1.34 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy centrifuge from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($468.8 million), followed by the Czech Republic (20%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 158 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared export value was about $40.00 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $21.01 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 exports of centrifuge from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.64 billion in 2017 to $1.34 billion in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $2.59 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import centrifuge?
Yes. South Africa imported $750.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from North Macedonia, Germany and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $587.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8421.39 (84% of the value) and 8421.99 (4%). 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 8421 page.
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