Dairy machinery and equipment exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.0 million of dairy machinery and equipment in 2024 (75 tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.1 million.
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 | $3.0M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 219 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 150 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $720K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 45 t |
Where South Africa exports dairy machinery and equipment to
One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+959% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 56% |
| Kenya | $532K | 18% |
| Malawi | $445K | 15% |
| Botswana | $176K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $76K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $61K | 2% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $11K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.54 per kg, close to the world average of $37.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dairy machinery and equipment imports to South Africa
Imports of dairy machinery and equipment by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (46%), Sweden (24%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $547K | 47% |
| Sweden | $286K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 15% |
| Belgium | $55K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $29K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $25K | 2.2% |
| India | $20K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $17K | 1.4% |
| China | $12K | 1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dairy machinery and equipment exports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported dairy machinery and equipment worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 101 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy dairy machinery and equipment from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Kenya (18%) and Malawi (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average export price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $40.54 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $37.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dairy machinery and equipment from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import dairy machinery and equipment?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Sweden and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. 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 8434 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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