Diesel cars 1500-2500cc exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $1.14 billion of diesel cars 1500-2500cc in 2024 (92.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.51 billion.
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 | $1.14B | 92.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.30B | 102.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.03B | 68.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 80.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.36B | 89.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.51B | 170.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.49B | 167.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.11B | 139.2K t |
Where South Africa exports diesel cars 1500-2500cc to
Most of it went to Germany (31%), United Kingdom (17%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $355.7M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $188.4M | 17% |
| United States | $97.8M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $93.8M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $89.7M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $60.2M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $40.0M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $34.3M | 3% |
| France | $25.7M | 2.3% |
| Ukraine | $24.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.25 per kg, close to the world average of $13.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports to South Africa
Imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc by South Africa reached $379.1 million in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (40%), Thailand (12%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $151.2M | 40% |
| Thailand | $46.6M | 12% |
| United States | $34.2M | 9% |
| South Korea | $32.8M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $29.2M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $25.9M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $13.1M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $9.6M | 2.5% |
| Slovakia | $8.7M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa diesel cars 1500-2500cc exports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $1.14 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel cars 1500-2500cc from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($355.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.25 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.11 billion in 2017 to $1.14 billion in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $2.51 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.65 billion a year.
Does South Africa also import diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
Yes. South Africa imported $379.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Thailand and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $757.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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