Harvesting machinery (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $23.8 million of harvesting machinery (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 44% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.6 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 | $23.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports harvesting machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), United States (20%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.9M | 37% |
| United States | $4.9M | 21% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 14% |
| France | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $694K | 2.9% |
| Argentina | $599K | 2.5% |
| New Zealand | $340K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $254K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $231K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.18 per kg, 52% above the world average of $13.89. 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.
Harvesting machinery (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported harvesting machinery (other) worth $4.2 million (324 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (17%), Zimbabwe (17%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $725K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $715K | 17% |
| Botswana | $488K | 12% |
| Zambia | $430K | 10% |
| Colombia | $366K | 8.7% |
| Namibia | $331K | 7.8% |
| Angola | $322K | 7.6% |
| DR Congo | $258K | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $150K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $116K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa harvesting machinery (other) imports (HS 8433.59): 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 8433.59: Harvesting machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8433.
Common questions
What is the value of harvesting machinery (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported harvesting machinery (other) worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvesting machinery (other) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvesting machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.18 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $13.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvesting machinery (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export harvesting machinery (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvesting machinery (other)?
The HS code for harvesting machinery (other) is subheading 8433.59. 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 8433 page.
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