Gas turbine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas turbine parts by South Africa reached $31.6 million in 2024 (76 tonnes). That is 9% 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 | $31.6M | 76 t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 72 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 23 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 101 t |
Where South Africa imports gas turbine parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), Canada (17%), Poland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.9M | 25% |
| Canada | $5.3M | 17% |
| Poland | $5.0M | 16% |
| United States | $3.7M | 12% |
| Hungary | $2.5M | 7.8% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 7.7% |
| China | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| France | $749K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $556K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $462K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $415.80 per kg, 311% above the world average of $101.13. 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 turbine parts exports from South Africa
Exports of gas turbine parts by South Africa reached $4.3 million in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (30%), Bulgaria (16%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 30% |
| Bulgaria | $680K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $492K | 11% |
| Italy | $438K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $415K | 9.6% |
| Canada | $146K | 3.4% |
| DR Congo | $102K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $94K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $81K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $79K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gas turbine parts imports (HS 8411.99): 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 8411.99: Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers).
Common questions
What is the value of gas turbine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gas turbine parts worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas turbine parts to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Poland (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas turbine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $415.80 per kg in 2024, 311% above the world average of $101.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas turbine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gas turbine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Bulgaria and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas turbine parts?
The HS code for gas turbine parts is subheading 8411.99. 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 8411 page.
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