Filtration machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filtration machinery parts by South Africa reached $329.6 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 160% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $329.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $126.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $127.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $118.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $109.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $112.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $127.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $117.9M | 6.8K t |
Where South Africa imports filtration machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were North Macedonia (43%), Poland (17%), Germany (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | $141.3M | 43% |
| Poland | $55.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $30.3M | 9.2% |
| China | $27.0M | 8.2% |
| United States | $11.2M | 3.4% |
| Argentina | $9.1M | 2.8% |
| India | $8.8M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $6.6M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $5.9M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.94 per kg, 118% above the world average of $18.34. 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.
Filtration machinery parts exports from South Africa
Exports of filtration machinery parts by South Africa reached $50.9 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (15%), Botswana (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $7.6M | 15% |
| Botswana | $6.4M | 13% |
| United States | $6.0M | 12% |
| Namibia | $4.6M | 9% |
| Mozambique | $3.5M | 6.8% |
| DR Congo | $3.3M | 6.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.5M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa filtration machinery parts imports (HS 8421.99): 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 8421.99: Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of filtration machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported filtration machinery parts worth $329.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 160% on 2023.
Which countries supply filtration machinery parts to South Africa?
North Macedonia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($141.3 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of filtration machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.94 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $18.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filtration machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.9 million in 2017 to $329.6 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $146.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export filtration machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $50.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $278.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for filtration machinery parts?
The HS code for filtration machinery parts is subheading 8421.99. 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 8421 page.
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