Gasket assortment kits imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported gasket assortment kits worth $28.0 million (853 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% 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 | $28.0M | 853 t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 714 t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 663 t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.0M | 964 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 618 t |
Where South Africa imports gasket assortment kits from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), United States (19%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.7M | 38% |
| United States | $5.4M | 19% |
| China | $2.8M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $815K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $520K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $501K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $451K | 1.6% |
| France | $402K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.84 per kg, 36% below the world average of $51.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gasket assortment kits exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $9.9 million of gasket assortment kits in 2024 (356 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (10%), Zimbabwe (10%), Zambia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $993K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $971K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $854K | 8.7% |
| United States | $805K | 8.2% |
| DR Congo | $794K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $698K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $675K | 6.9% |
| Botswana | $529K | 5.4% |
| Namibia | $516K | 5.2% |
| Angola | $420K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gasket assortment kits imports (HS 8484.90): 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 8484.90: Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints: dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket assortment kits imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gasket assortment kits worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 853 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket assortment kits to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by the United States (19%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket assortment kits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.84 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $51.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket assortment kits to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gasket assortment kits?
Yes. South Africa exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket assortment kits?
The HS code for gasket assortment kits is subheading 8484.90. 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 8484 page.
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