Crushing machine exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported crushing machine worth $494.1 million (58.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $494.1M | 58.7K t |
| 2023 | $535.4M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $513.5M | 54.1K t |
| 2021 | $434.5M | 47.6K t |
| 2020 | $362.2M | 41.5K t |
| 2019 | $433.3M | 46.2K t |
| 2018 | $394.9M | 45.4K t |
| 2017 | $344.8M | 41.3K t |
Where South Africa exports crushing machine to
The largest buyer markets were Zambia (10%), Zimbabwe (9%), DR Congo (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $50.0M | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $46.3M | 9.4% |
| DR Congo | $41.9M | 8.5% |
| Mozambique | $34.2M | 6.9% |
| Namibia | $32.9M | 6.7% |
| Australia | $30.3M | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $30.1M | 6.1% |
| Angola | $21.7M | 4.4% |
| Chile | $21.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $18.1M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic… | 67% |
| 8474.10 | Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances | 13% |
| 8474.80 | Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste… | 8.2% |
| 8474.20 | Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances | 6.9% |
| 8474.39 | Machines: for mixing or kneading mineral substances, excluding concrete mixers and machines for mixing mineral substances with bitumen | 3.8% |
| 8474.31 | Machines: concrete or mortar mixers | 0.8% |
| 8474.32 | Machines: for mixing mineral substances with bitumen | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.42 per kg, 28% above the world average of $6.56. 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.
Crushing machine imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $291.4 million of crushing machine in 2024 (42.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (33%), India (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.9M | 33% |
| India | $42.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $30.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $19.5M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $17.8M | 6.1% |
| Australia | $16.8M | 5.8% |
| United States | $11.6M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $6.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 1.5% |
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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported crushing machine worth $494.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy crushing machine from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($50.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (9%) and the DR Congo (8%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 130 buyer countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average export price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.42 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $6.56 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of crushing machine from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $344.8 million in 2017 to $494.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $535.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import crushing machine?
Yes. South Africa imported $291.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $202.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (67% of the value) and 8474.10 (13%). 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 8474 page.
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