Dividing heads and special attachments imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dividing heads and special attachments by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (110 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.9 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 | $2.9M | 110 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 61 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 71 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 118 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 145 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 73 t |
Where South Africa imports dividing heads and special attachments from
The largest suppliers were Japan (44%), Thailand (14%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.3M | 44% |
| Thailand | $400K | 14% |
| China | $372K | 13% |
| Germany | $312K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $92K | 3.1% |
| United States | $90K | 3.1% |
| India | $83K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $54K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $52K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.74 per kg, 48% below the world average of $51.28, 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.
Dividing heads and special attachments exports from South Africa
Exports of dividing heads and special attachments by South Africa reached $317 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (19%), Namibia (17%), Slovenia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $60K | 19% |
| Namibia | $55K | 17% |
| Slovenia | $43K | 14% |
| Germany | $36K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $21K | 6.5% |
| Ghana | $21K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $12K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $10K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $9K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dividing heads and special attachments imports (HS 8466.30): 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 8466.30: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: dividing heads and other special attachments for machines.
Common questions
What is the value of dividing heads and special attachments imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dividing heads and special attachments worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply dividing heads and special attachments to South Africa?
Japan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Thailand (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of dividing heads and special attachments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.74 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $51.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dividing heads and special attachments to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dividing heads and special attachments?
Yes. South Africa exported $317 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Namibia and Slovenia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dividing heads and special attachments?
The HS code for dividing heads and special attachments is subheading 8466.30. 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 8466 page.
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