Drawing dies imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing dies by South Africa reached $6.4 million in 2024 (538 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 116% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $6.4M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 164 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 234 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 109 t |
Where South Africa imports drawing dies from
Thailand alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.3M | 52% |
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| Spain | $632K | 9.9% |
| United States | $399K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.8% |
| India | $48K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.88 per kg, 49% below the world average of $23.10, 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.
Drawing dies exports from South Africa
Exports of drawing dies by South Africa reached $494 thousand in 2024 (281 tonnes). Most of it went to India (24%), Zimbabwe (19%), Singapore (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $119K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $94K | 19% |
| Singapore | $73K | 15% |
| Namibia | $45K | 9.2% |
| Spain | $27K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $20K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $18K | 3.6% |
| Eswatini | $16K | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa drawing dies imports (HS 8207.20): 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 8207.20: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing dies imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported drawing dies worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing dies to South Africa?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (26%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.88 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $23.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing dies to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export drawing dies?
Yes. South Africa exported $494 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Zimbabwe and Singapore. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing dies?
The HS code for drawing dies is subheading 8207.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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