Gas purification machinery exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gas purification machinery by South Africa reached $1.13 billion in 2024 (23.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.36 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.13B | 23.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.63B | 28.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.13B | 34.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.36B | 66.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.66B | 45.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.44B | 40.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.46B | 42.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.42B | 44.1K t |
Where South Africa exports gas purification machinery to
Most of it went to Germany (40%), Czech Republic (23%), Turkey (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $457.1M | 41% |
| Czech Republic | $257.7M | 23% |
| Turkey | $112.6M | 10% |
| Thailand | $74.8M | 6.6% |
| United States | $48.4M | 4.3% |
| Argentina | $36.8M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $33.9M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $28.9M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $26.8M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $10.8M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.78 per kg, 74% above the world average of $27.41. 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 purification machinery imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $106.3 million of gas purification machinery in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), China (15%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $36.4M | 34% |
| China | $15.9M | 15% |
| United States | $11.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| India | $2.2M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gas purification machinery exports (HS 8421.39): 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 8421.39: Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas purification machinery exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported gas purification machinery worth $1.13 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 205 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy gas purification machinery from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($457.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (23%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 134 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of gas purification machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $47.78 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $27.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gas purification machinery from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.42 billion in 2017 to $1.13 billion in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $2.36 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.65 billion a year.
Does South Africa also import gas purification machinery?
Yes. South Africa imported $106.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.02 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gas purification machinery?
The HS code for gas purification machinery is subheading 8421.39. 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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