Grain mill imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported grain mill worth $25.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $25.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports grain mill from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Italy (18%), Switzerland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 25% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 11% |
| United States | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| India | $693K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $635K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $581K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8437
| 8437.90 | Machines: parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried… | 44% |
| 8437.10 | Machines: for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables | 30% |
| 8437.80 | Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8437.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.78 per kg, 36% above the world average of $7.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grain mill exports from South Africa
Exports of grain mill by South Africa reached $24.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mozambique (21%), Zambia (17%), Zimbabwe (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $5.2M | 21% |
| Zambia | $4.1M | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.5M | 14% |
| Angola | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Madagascar | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $992K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $572K | 2.3% |
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 8437: Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of grain mill imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported grain mill worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain mill to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.78 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $7.95 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 grain mill to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $27.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export grain mill?
Yes. South Africa exported $24.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. That compares with imports of $25.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for grain mill?
The HS code for grain mill is heading 8437. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8437.90 (44% of the value) and 8437.10 (30%). 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 8437 page.
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