Graders and levellers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported graders and levellers worth $78.9 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. Value fell 9% from 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 | $78.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $86.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $63.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $48.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $59.8M | 8.5K t |
Where South Africa imports graders and levellers from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.2M | 56% |
| Japan | $13.3M | 17% |
| United States | $9.2M | 12% |
| Brazil | $6.7M | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Australia | $829K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $631K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $579K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $146K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, close to the world average of $7.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Graders and levellers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported graders and levellers worth $21.5 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. Most of it went to Botswana (25%), Zimbabwe (19%), Angola (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $5.4M | 25% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.2M | 19% |
| Angola | $3.2M | 15% |
| Namibia | $2.2M | 10% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 5% |
| United States | $802K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $754K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $736K | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $725K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported graders and levellers worth $78.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 192 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($44.2 million), followed by Japan (17%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $7.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graders and levellers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.8 million in 2017 to $78.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $86.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export graders and levellers?
Yes. South Africa exported $21.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $57.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. 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 8429 page.
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