Cereal milling machinery exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cereal milling machinery by South Africa reached $10.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 million.
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 | $10.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 503 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 577 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 858 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 964 t |
Where South Africa exports cereal milling machinery to
Most of it went to Zimbabwe (23%), Zambia (17%), Mozambique (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 23% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 17% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 15% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 12% |
| Madagascar | $1.1M | 10% |
| Uganda | $996K | 9.6% |
| Kenya | $370K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $271K | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $230K | 2.2% |
| Botswana | $140K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal milling machinery imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported cereal milling machinery worth $6.8 million (499 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (23%), Switzerland (22%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+536% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $891K | 13% |
| Italy | $390K | 5.8% |
| United States | $225K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $165K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $99K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $98K | 1.5% |
| Estonia | $82K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cereal milling machinery exports (HS 8437.80): 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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cereal milling machinery worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal milling machinery from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Zambia (17%) and Mozambique (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal milling machinery from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cereal milling machinery?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Switzerland and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
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