Centrifuges (other types) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported centrifuges (other types) worth $12.3 million (402 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.8 million.
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 | $12.3M | 403 t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 256 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 344 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 248 t |
Where South Africa imports centrifuges (other types) from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.4M | 52% |
| China | $1.8M | 15% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| India | $674K | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $445K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $304K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $242K | 2% |
| United States | $217K | 1.8% |
| Slovakia | $206K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $174K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.61 per kg, close to the world average of $35.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Centrifuges (other types) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $8.3 million of centrifuges (other types) in 2024 (239 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (43%), United States (14%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.6M | 43% |
| United States | $1.2M | 15% |
| Canada | $905K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $249K | 3% |
| New Zealand | $225K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $215K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $202K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $181K | 2.2% |
| DR Congo | $174K | 2.1% |
| Lesotho | $174K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa centrifuges (other types) imports (HS 8421.19): 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 8421.19: Centrifuges: n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers).
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuges (other types) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported centrifuges (other types) worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuges (other types) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuges (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $35.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuges (other types) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export centrifuges (other types)?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United States and Canada. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuges (other types)?
The HS code for centrifuges (other types) is subheading 8421.19. 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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