CNC horizontal lathes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $11.5 million of cnc horizontal lathes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 642 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 439 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 321 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 564 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 514 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 464 t |
Where South Africa imports cnc horizontal lathes from
Most of the value came from South Korea (40%), China (25%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.6M | 40% |
| China | $2.8M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $694K | 6.1% |
| United States | $631K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $486K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $209K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $138K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $60K | 0.5% |
| India | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.46 per kg, 53% below the world average of $17.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa cnc horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.11): 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 8458.11: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc horizontal lathes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cnc horizontal lathes worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc horizontal lathes to South Africa?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (25%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.46 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $17.85 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 horizontal lathes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc horizontal lathes?
The HS code for cnc horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.11. 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 8458 page.
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