Hydraulic cylinders imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hydraulic cylinders worth $56.5 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% 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 | $56.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $51.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $52.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $49.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa imports hydraulic cylinders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), United States (19%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 20% |
| United States | $10.9M | 19% |
| China | $10.1M | 18% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 6.4% |
| Finland | $3.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $2.8M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.04 per kg, 31% below the world average of $13.11, 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.
Hydraulic cylinders exports from South Africa
Exports of hydraulic cylinders by South Africa reached $29.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (21%), Botswana (17%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $6.2M | 21% |
| Botswana | $5.0M | 17% |
| Zambia | $4.0M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $2.7M | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 7.4% |
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $785K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $675K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $616K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hydraulic cylinders imports (HS 8412.21): 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 8412.21: Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cylinders imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hydraulic cylinders worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cylinders to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.04 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $13.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydraulic cylinders to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hydraulic cylinders?
Yes. South Africa exported $29.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cylinders?
The HS code for hydraulic cylinders is subheading 8412.21. 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 8412 page.
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