Gasoline engine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $99.1 million of gasoline engine parts in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% 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 | $99.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $89.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $94.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $93.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $76.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $94.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $108.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $107.1M | 7.5K t |
Where South Africa imports gasoline engine parts from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (19%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.5M | 35% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 19% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 8.5% |
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 6.2% |
| United States | $5.8M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.54 per kg, close to the world average of $14.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gasoline engine parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $42.6 million of gasoline engine parts in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Korea (17%), Netherlands (15%), Namibia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $7.3M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 15% |
| Namibia | $2.5M | 6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 5.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Botswana | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gasoline engine parts imports (HS 8409.91): 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 8409.91: Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft).
Common questions
What is the value of gasoline engine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gasoline engine parts worth $99.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasoline engine parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasoline engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gasoline engine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.1 million in 2017 to $99.1 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $108.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gasoline engine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $42.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, the Netherlands and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasoline engine parts?
The HS code for gasoline engine parts is subheading 8409.91. 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 8409 page.
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