Engine fuel and oil pumps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported engine fuel and oil pumps worth $117.2 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% 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 | $117.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $78.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $88.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $77.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $64.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $83.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $94.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $85.7M | 2.6K t |
Where South Africa imports engine fuel and oil pumps from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), China (20%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.3M | 29% |
| China | $23.5M | 20% |
| United States | $12.1M | 10% |
| India | $8.6M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $8.4M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 4% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.01 per kg, close to the world average of $32.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine fuel and oil pumps exports from South Africa
Exports of engine fuel and oil pumps by South Africa reached $18.8 million in 2024 (491 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (17%), Botswana (15%), Zambia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 17% |
| Botswana | $2.8M | 15% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 11% |
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 9.9% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Angola | $719K | 3.8% |
| Eswatini | $415K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $384K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa engine fuel and oil pumps imports (HS 8413.30): 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 8413.30: Pumps: fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine fuel and oil pumps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported engine fuel and oil pumps worth $117.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine fuel and oil pumps to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($34.3 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine fuel and oil pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.01 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $32.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engine fuel and oil pumps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.7 million in 2017 to $117.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export engine fuel and oil pumps?
Yes. South Africa exported $18.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $98.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine fuel and oil pumps?
The HS code for engine fuel and oil pumps is subheading 8413.30. 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 8413 page.
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