Confectionery and chocolate machinery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $15.2 million (244 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $15.2M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 171 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 190 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 132 t |
Where South Africa imports confectionery and chocolate machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), United Kingdom (19%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+867% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.4M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 19% |
| France | $1.9M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 11% |
| China | $1.2M | 8% |
| Australia | $981K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $751K | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $673K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $371K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $359K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.51 per kg, 58% above the world average of $39.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Confectionery and chocolate machinery exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $518 thousand (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (45%), DR Congo (28%), Uganda (7%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $236K | 46% |
| DR Congo | $146K | 28% |
| Uganda | $37K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 6.2% |
| Madagascar | $29K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $7K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $6K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8438.20: Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate.
Common questions
What is the value of confectionery and chocolate machinery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply confectionery and chocolate machinery to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of confectionery and chocolate machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $62.51 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $39.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of confectionery and chocolate machinery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export confectionery and chocolate machinery?
Yes. South Africa exported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery is subheading 8438.20. 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 8438 page.
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