CNC vertical lathes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of cnc vertical lathes in 2024 (200 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $2.4M | 200 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 386 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 199 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 431 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 497 t |
Where South Africa imports cnc vertical lathes from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (43%), China (30%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 43% |
| China | $718K | 30% |
| South Korea | $449K | 19% |
| Japan | $143K | 6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.85 per kg, close to the world average of $14.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cnc vertical lathes imports (HS 8458.91): 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 8458.91: Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc vertical lathes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cnc vertical lathes worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc vertical lathes to South Africa?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (30%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc vertical lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.85 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $14.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc vertical lathes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc vertical lathes?
The HS code for cnc vertical lathes is subheading 8458.91. 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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