Heat treatment machinery (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $37.2 million of heat treatment machinery (other) in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% 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 | $37.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 692 t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 683 t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 492 t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.6M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports heat treatment machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (39%), Germany (12%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $14.7M | 39% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 12% |
| China | $3.9M | 10% |
| United States | $3.4M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $998K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $630K | 1.7% |
| India | $499K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $475K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 77% below the world average of $22.61, 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 machinery (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $21.2 million (920 tonnes). Most of it went to Chad (11%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Zimbabwe (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | $2.3M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.1M | 10% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 7% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 5% |
| DR Congo | $962K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $772K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $770K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $696K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heat treatment machinery (other) imports (HS 8419.89): 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 8419.89: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery (other) to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $22.61 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 machinery (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.6 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heat treatment machinery (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $21.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chad, the United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery (other)?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery (other) is subheading 8419.89. 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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