Glass working machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported glass working machine worth $19.2 million (914 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.4 million.
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 | $19.2M | 914 t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $34.5M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 174 t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 152 t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 514 t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 174 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 861 t |
Where South Africa imports glass working machine from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (28%), United States (16%), Sweden (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 28% |
| United States | $3.0M | 16% |
| Sweden | $3.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 9.4% |
| China | $933K | 4.9% |
| Luxembourg | $655K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $622K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $531K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $525K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8475
| 8475.90 | Machines: parts, of those for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves or flash-bulbs, in glass envelopes and manufacturing or hot… | 91% |
| 8475.29 | Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof | 9.1% |
| 8475.10 | Machines: for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves or flash-bulbs, in glass envelopes | 0% |
| 8475.21 | Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, for making optical fibres and preforms thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8475.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.04 per kg, 59% below the world average of $50.88, 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.
Glass working machine exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported glass working machine worth $1.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (46%), Mexico (11%), Kenya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $509K | 46% |
| Mexico | $126K | 11% |
| Kenya | $103K | 9.2% |
| Ethiopia | $87K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $54K | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 4% |
| Uganda | $40K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $21K | 1.9% |
| Eswatini | $18K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $12K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8475: Machines; for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves, flashbulbs, in glass envelopes, machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Common questions
What is the value of glass working machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported glass working machine worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 914 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass working machine to South Africa?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Sweden (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.04 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $50.88 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of glass working machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $40.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export glass working machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Mexico and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass working machine?
The HS code for glass working machine is heading 8475. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8475.90 (91% of the value) and 8475.29 (9%). 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 8475 page.
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