Harvesting machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of harvesting machinery parts by South Africa reached $41.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $63.7 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 | $41.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $50.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa imports harvesting machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (33%), Germany (14%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.6M | 33% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 9.6% |
| France | $2.7M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| China | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $923K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.64 per kg, 49% above the world average of $11.20. 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 parts exports from South Africa
Exports of harvesting machinery parts by South Africa reached $6.3 million in 2024 (519 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (23%), Zimbabwe (16%), Australia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+959% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.4M | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 16% |
| Australia | $649K | 10% |
| United States | $589K | 9.4% |
| Angola | $300K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $289K | 4.6% |
| Eswatini | $188K | 3% |
| Namibia | $176K | 2.8% |
| Botswana | $174K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa harvesting machinery parts imports (HS 8433.90): 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 8433.90: Harvesting machinery: parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers.
Common questions
What is the value of harvesting machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported harvesting machinery parts worth $41.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvesting machinery parts to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvesting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.64 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $11.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of harvesting machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $41.0 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $63.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export harvesting machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvesting machinery parts?
The HS code for harvesting machinery parts is subheading 8433.90. 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 8433 page.
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