Distillation and rectification equipment exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported distillation and rectification equipment worth $5.9 million (704 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 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 | $5.9M | 704 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 194 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 37 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 35 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 193 t |
Where South Africa exports distillation and rectification equipment to
The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), Australia (22%), Gabon (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 37% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 22% |
| Gabon | $1.1M | 19% |
| France | $970K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $50K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $35K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $29K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $27K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 0.4% |
| Cameroon | $25K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.41 per kg, 39% below the world average of $13.90, 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.
Distillation and rectification equipment imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $3.0 million (657 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (21%), Germany (20%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $649K | 21% |
| Germany | $618K | 20% |
| China | $618K | 20% |
| India | $372K | 12% |
| Finland | $182K | 6% |
| France | $122K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $113K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $107K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $70K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa distillation and rectification equipment exports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported distillation and rectification equipment worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 704 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy distillation and rectification equipment from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Australia (22%) and Gabon (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average export price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.41 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of distillation and rectification equipment from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import distillation and rectification equipment?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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