CNC drilling machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cnc drilling machines by South Africa reached $2.0 million in 2024 (163 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 363% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.0M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $442K | 28 t |
| 2022 | $366K | 28 t |
| 2021 | $340K | 21 t |
| 2020 | $428K | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $999K | 73 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $822K | 50 t |
Where South Africa imports cnc drilling machines from
Italy alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 82% |
| United States | $307K | 15% |
| China | $49K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.55 per kg, close to the world average of $15.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
CNC drilling machines exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $328 thousand of cnc drilling machines in 2024 (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Senegal accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $242K | 74% |
| Malawi | $74K | 23% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1.2% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0.8% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cnc drilling machines imports (HS 8459.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8459.21: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc drilling machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cnc drilling machines worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 363% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc drilling machines to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cnc drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.55 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $15.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cnc drilling machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $822 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $879 thousand a year.
Does South Africa also export cnc drilling machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc drilling machines?
The HS code for cnc drilling machines is subheading 8459.21. 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 8459 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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