Grain milling machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain milling machinery parts by South Africa reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 15% less 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 | $11.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 606 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 631 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports grain milling machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (35%), China (24%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 35% |
| China | $2.8M | 24% |
| United States | $1.2M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $553K | 4.8% |
| India | $454K | 4% |
| Turkey | $362K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $274K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $129K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $101K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, close to the world average of $6.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grain milling machinery parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported grain milling machinery parts worth $6.7 million (367 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (27%), Zambia (18%), Angola (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.8M | 27% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 18% |
| Angola | $803K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $537K | 8.1% |
| Botswana | $463K | 6.9% |
| Namibia | $361K | 5.4% |
| Eswatini | $254K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $217K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $185K | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $147K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa grain milling machinery parts imports (HS 8437.90): 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 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 leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of grain milling machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported grain milling machinery parts worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain milling machinery parts to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain milling machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain milling machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export grain milling machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain milling machinery parts?
The HS code for grain milling machinery parts is subheading 8437.90. 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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