Diesel engine parts exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of diesel engine parts by South Africa reached $183.6 million in 2024 (60.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $264.8 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 | $183.6M | 60.8K t |
| 2023 | $197.8M | 82.0K t |
| 2022 | $223.7M | 83.7K t |
| 2021 | $264.8M | 85.7K t |
| 2020 | $158.1M | 49.9K t |
| 2019 | $248.9M | 93.5K t |
| 2018 | $256.1M | 91.7K t |
| 2017 | $228.0M | 82.7K t |
Where South Africa exports diesel engine parts to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (46%), United States (31%), Madagascar (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $84.1M | 46% |
| United States | $56.5M | 31% |
| Madagascar | $7.0M | 3.8% |
| Namibia | $4.1M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $3.3M | 1.8% |
| Botswana | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $1.7M | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 76% below the world average of $12.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine parts imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $143.7 million of diesel engine parts in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), China (18%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.5M | 18% |
| China | $26.0M | 18% |
| United States | $23.6M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 6.5% |
| India | $8.0M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 4% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa diesel engine parts exports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported diesel engine parts worth $183.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel engine parts from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($84.1 million), followed by the United States (31%) and Madagascar (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 141 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of diesel engine parts from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $228.0 million in 2017 to $183.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $264.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $220.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import diesel engine parts?
Yes. South Africa imported $143.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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