Fuel dispenser pumps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fuel dispenser pumps worth $11.1 million (566 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% 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 | $11.1M | 566 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 453 t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 465 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 918 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 471 t |
Where South Africa imports fuel dispenser pumps from
Most of the value came from Brazil (41%), India (13%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.6M | 41% |
| India | $1.5M | 13% |
| United States | $1.5M | 13% |
| China | $1.3M | 11% |
| Portugal | $749K | 6.7% |
| Italy | $616K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $320K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $186K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $89K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $85K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.66 per kg, close to the world average of $16.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel dispenser pumps exports from South Africa
Exports of fuel dispenser pumps by South Africa reached $8.2 million in 2024 (456 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to DR Congo (32%), Zimbabwe (15%), Botswana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.6M | 32% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 16% |
| Botswana | $745K | 9.1% |
| Angola | $702K | 8.6% |
| Eswatini | $526K | 6.4% |
| Lesotho | $431K | 5.3% |
| Namibia | $426K | 5.2% |
| Guinea | $378K | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $369K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $180K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fuel dispenser pumps imports (HS 8413.11): 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 8413.11: Pumps: fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device, for dispensing fuel or lubricants, of the type used in filling-stations or in garages.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel dispenser pumps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fuel dispenser pumps worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 566 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel dispenser pumps to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (13%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel dispenser pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.66 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $16.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fuel dispenser pumps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fuel dispenser pumps?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel dispenser pumps?
The HS code for fuel dispenser pumps is subheading 8413.11. 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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