Heat treatment equipment parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $49.1 million of heat treatment equipment parts in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 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 | $49.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $44.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 3.9K t |
Where South Africa imports heat treatment equipment parts from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Austria (13%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 24% |
| Austria | $6.4M | 13% |
| United States | $5.1M | 10% |
| India | $4.6M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.04 per kg, 37% below the world average of $14.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heat treatment equipment parts exports from South Africa
Exports of heat treatment equipment parts by South Africa reached $12.4 million in 2024 (883 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Albania (13%), DR Congo (9%), Zambia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | $1.6M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Zambia | $827K | 6.7% |
| Mozambique | $721K | 5.8% |
| United States | $716K | 5.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $714K | 5.8% |
| Botswana | $611K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $583K | 4.7% |
| Argentina | $481K | 3.9% |
| Ghana | $427K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heat treatment equipment parts imports (HS 8419.90): 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 8419.90: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment equipment parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heat treatment equipment parts worth $49.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment equipment parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Austria (13%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.04 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $14.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heat treatment equipment parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $49.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heat treatment equipment parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Albania, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment equipment parts?
The HS code for heat treatment equipment parts is subheading 8419.90. 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 8419 page.
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