Disc harrows imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.2 million of disc harrows in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.9 million.
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 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 835 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports disc harrows from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 52% |
| China | $1.3M | 18% |
| Romania | $369K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $347K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $318K | 4.4% |
| India | $250K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $167K | 2.3% |
| France | $154K | 2.1% |
| United States | $117K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $108K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Disc harrows exports from South Africa
Exports of disc harrows by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (397 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (16%), Zimbabwe (15%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $332K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $319K | 15% |
| Zambia | $244K | 12% |
| Botswana | $209K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $184K | 8.9% |
| DR Congo | $181K | 8.7% |
| Nigeria | $149K | 7.2% |
| Malawi | $135K | 6.5% |
| Eswatini | $98K | 4.7% |
| Lesotho | $64K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa disc harrows imports (HS 8432.21): 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 8432.21: Harrows: disc harrows.
Common questions
What is the value of disc harrows imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported disc harrows worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply disc harrows to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Romania (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of disc harrows per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of disc harrows to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export disc harrows?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for disc harrows?
The HS code for disc harrows is subheading 8432.21. 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 8432 page.
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