Electric hoists and pulley blocks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.5 million of electric hoists and pulley blocks in 2024 (934 tonnes). Value rose 11% on 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 | $6.5M | 934 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 615 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 278 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 340 t |
Where South Africa imports electric hoists and pulley blocks from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (23%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 23% |
| Finland | $866K | 13% |
| Italy | $451K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $279K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $248K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $227K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $39K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.96 per kg, 40% below the world average of $11.52, 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.
Electric hoists and pulley blocks exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.4 million of electric hoists and pulley blocks in 2024 (108 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (11%), Namibia (8%), Botswana (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $267K | 11% |
| Namibia | $198K | 8.4% |
| Botswana | $185K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $184K | 7.8% |
| Senegal | $160K | 6.8% |
| DR Congo | $152K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $136K | 5.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $119K | 5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $106K | 4.5% |
| Australia | $97K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric hoists and pulley blocks imports (HS 8425.11): 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 8425.11: Pulley tackle and hoists: powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of electric hoists and pulley blocks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electric hoists and pulley blocks worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 934 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hoists and pulley blocks to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.96 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $11.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hoists and pulley blocks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electric hoists and pulley blocks?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for electric hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.11. 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 8425 page.
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