Forging and stamping presses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported forging and stamping presses worth $9.1 million (254 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.1 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 | $9.1M | 254 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 431 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 273 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 282 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 69 t |
Where South Africa imports forging and stamping presses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 12% |
| United States | $404K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $180K | 2% |
| Germany | $162K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $83K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $69K | 0.8% |
| France | $63K | 0.7% |
| India | $36K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.73 per kg, 342% above the world average of $8.09. 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.
Forging and stamping presses exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $608 thousand of forging and stamping presses in 2024 (565 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (47%), Spain (12%), Namibia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $284K | 47% |
| Spain | $72K | 12% |
| Namibia | $57K | 9.3% |
| Mozambique | $44K | 7.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 3.4% |
| Peru | $18K | 3% |
| Botswana | $16K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 2.4% |
| Guinea | $13K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa forging and stamping presses imports (HS 8462.10): 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 8462.10: Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of forging and stamping presses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported forging and stamping presses worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply forging and stamping presses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of forging and stamping presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.73 per kg in 2024, 342% above the world average of $8.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forging and stamping presses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export forging and stamping presses?
Yes. South Africa exported $608 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Spain and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forging and stamping presses?
The HS code for forging and stamping presses is subheading 8462.10. 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 8462 page.
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