Gear cutting and grinding machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gear cutting and grinding machines by South Africa reached $3.1 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). Value rose 101% 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 | $3.1M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 52 t |
| 2022 | $648K | 73 t |
| 2021 | $59K | 20 t |
| 2020 | $335K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 44 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 126 t |
Where South Africa imports gear cutting and grinding machines from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 91% |
| Australia | $214K | 6.9% |
| China | $25K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.66 per kg, 28% below the world average of $25.85, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gear cutting and grinding machines imports (HS 8461.40): 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 8461.40: Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of gear cutting and grinding machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear cutting and grinding machines to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Australia (7%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear cutting and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.66 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $25.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear cutting and grinding machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines?
The HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines is subheading 8461.40. 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 8461 page.
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