Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $397.7 million of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (83.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $397.7M | 83.5K t |
| 2023 | $436.7M | 68.4K t |
| 2022 | $409.2M | 69.8K t |
| 2021 | $270.5M | 48.7K t |
| 2020 | $155.7M | 29.5K t |
| 2019 | $248.8M | 42.7K t |
| 2018 | $250.4M | 40.2K t |
| 2017 | $231.7M | 42.5K t |
Where South Africa imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $209.9M | 53% |
| Japan | $63.0M | 16% |
| India | $34.3M | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $24.4M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $21.9M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $16.5M | 4.2% |
| France | $13.2M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $6.6M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $819K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, close to the world average of $4.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $69.4 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (38%), Botswana (14%), Zimbabwe (14%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $26.1M | 38% |
| Botswana | $9.6M | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $9.6M | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9.2M | 13% |
| Namibia | $3.2M | 4.6% |
| DR Congo | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $2.1M | 3% |
| Angola | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Lesotho | $756K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $643K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $397.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($209.9 million), followed by Japan (16%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $231.7 million in 2017 to $397.7 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $436.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $300.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. South Africa exported $69.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $328.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
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