Gas generator imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported gas generator worth $11.4 million (452 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 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 | $11.4M | 452 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 345 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 257 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 768 t |
Where South Africa imports gas generator from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 71% |
| China | $1.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $493K | 4.3% |
| United States | $450K | 4% |
| India | $250K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $218K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $194K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $107K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $42K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $38K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8405
| 8405.10 | Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers | 82% |
| 8405.90 | Generators: parts of producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.20 per kg, 26% above the world average of $19.96. 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.
Gas generator exports from South Africa
Exports of gas generator by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $596K | 50% |
| Mozambique | $194K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $69K | 5.8% |
| Liberia | $51K | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $41K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $37K | 3.1% |
| Botswana | $36K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $34K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $32K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $19K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of gas generator imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gas generator worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 452 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas generator to South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.20 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $19.96 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of gas generator to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export gas generator?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8405.10 (82% of the value) and 8405.90 (18%). 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 8405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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