Floating cranes and docks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported floating cranes and docks worth $2.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $925.8 million.
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 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 614 t |
| 2022 | $356.3M | 56.3K t |
| 2021 | $925.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $95K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $39.6M | 5 t |
Where South Africa imports floating cranes and docks from
Nigeria alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.2M | 94% |
| United States | $87K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $43K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 57% below the world average of $5.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa floating cranes and docks imports (HS 8905.90): 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 8905.90: Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks.
Common questions
What is the value of floating cranes and docks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported floating cranes and docks worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating cranes and docks to South Africa?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating cranes and docks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $5.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating cranes and docks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $925.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $172.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating cranes and docks?
The HS code for floating cranes and docks is subheading 8905.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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