Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $15.6 million (537 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $15.6M | 537 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 732 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 512 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 574 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 643 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 524 t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 748 t |
Where South Africa imports earth moving machinery (stationary, other) from
Most of the value came from Japan (41%), Finland (26%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.4M | 41% |
| Finland | $4.1M | 26% |
| China | $1.8M | 12% |
| France | $800K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $587K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $333K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $310K | 2% |
| South Korea | $292K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $176K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $148K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.14 per kg, 157% above the world average of $11.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.2 million of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) in 2024 (319 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (13%), Zambia (12%), Angola (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $555K | 13% |
| Zambia | $512K | 12% |
| Angola | $489K | 12% |
| Mali | $321K | 7.7% |
| Senegal | $274K | 6.6% |
| Namibia | $257K | 6.2% |
| Greece | $245K | 5.9% |
| Eswatini | $225K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $201K | 4.8% |
| United States | $186K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imports (HS 8430.69): 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 8430.69: Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30.
Common questions
What is the value of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported earth moving machinery (stationary, other) worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 537 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to South Africa?
Japan was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Finland (26%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.14 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $11.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earth moving machinery (stationary, other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other)?
The HS code for earth moving machinery (stationary, other) is subheading 8430.69. 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 8430 page.
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