Earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of earthmoving machinery parts (other) by South Africa reached $379.8 million in 2024 (49.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $379.8M | 49.2K t |
| 2023 | $403.6M | 50.1K t |
| 2022 | $403.4M | 60.0K t |
| 2021 | $345.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2020 | $304.8M | 40.0K t |
| 2019 | $356.1M | 46.4K t |
| 2018 | $381.1M | 67.6K t |
| 2017 | $335.6M | 42.0K t |
Where South Africa imports earthmoving machinery parts (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), United States (21%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.0M | 26% |
| United States | $81.5M | 22% |
| Italy | $31.3M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $28.0M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $25.9M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $11.2M | 3% |
| South Korea | $11.1M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $9.5M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $8.8M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $8.0M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, 48% above the world average of $5.21. 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.
Earthmoving machinery parts (other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $213.5 million of earthmoving machinery parts (other) in 2024 (19.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Zambia (18%), Botswana (15%), DR Congo (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $38.1M | 18% |
| Botswana | $31.4M | 15% |
| DR Congo | $30.2M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $23.6M | 11% |
| Namibia | $12.8M | 6% |
| United States | $11.5M | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $8.9M | 4.2% |
| Angola | $7.6M | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $5.7M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.3M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa earthmoving machinery parts (other) imports (HS 8431.49): 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 8431.49: Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.
Common questions
What is the value of earthmoving machinery parts (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported earthmoving machinery parts (other) worth $379.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply earthmoving machinery parts (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($100.0 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of earthmoving machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $5.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of earthmoving machinery parts (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $335.6 million in 2017 to $379.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $403.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $363.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $213.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $166.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for earthmoving machinery parts (other) is subheading 8431.49. 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 8431 page.
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