Hydraulic metal presses exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported hydraulic metal presses worth $5.9 million (201 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 2062% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $274K | 64 t |
| 2022 | $288K | 65 t |
| 2021 | $998K | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 193 t |
| 2019 | $749K | 89 t |
| 2018 | $514K | 52 t |
| 2017 | $803K | 42 t |
Where South Africa exports hydraulic metal presses to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.7M | 63% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 34% |
| India | $94K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $27K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $23K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.39 per kg, 420% above the world average of $5.65. 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.
Hydraulic metal presses imports to South Africa
Imports of hydraulic metal presses by South Africa reached $830 thousand in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (40%), Germany (26%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $335K | 40% |
| Germany | $214K | 26% |
| Turkey | $73K | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $36K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $34K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $23K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $17K | 2% |
| Australia | $14K | 1.7% |
| United States | $14K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hydraulic metal presses exports (HS 8462.91): 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 8462.91: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic metal presses exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hydraulic metal presses worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy hydraulic metal presses from South Africa?
Spain was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (34%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 817% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydraulic metal presses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.39 per kg in 2024, 420% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hydraulic metal presses from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $803 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 637%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import hydraulic metal presses?
Yes. South Africa imported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic metal presses?
The HS code for hydraulic metal presses is subheading 8462.91. 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 8462 page.
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