Hydraulic turbines (large) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of hydraulic turbines (large) in 2024 (62 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 1946% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $117K | 5 t |
| 2022 | $110K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $4K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $215K | 31 t |
| 2019 | $34K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $437K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $87K | 1 t |
Where South Africa imports hydraulic turbines (large) from
Germany alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 96% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 3.7% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.46 per kg, 103% above the world average of $18.96. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hydraulic turbines (large) imports (HS 8410.13): 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 8410.13: Turbines: hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power exceeding 10000kW.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic turbines (large) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hydraulic turbines (large) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 97 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply hydraulic turbines (large) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hydraulic turbines (large) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.46 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $18.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic turbines (large) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $425 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic turbines (large)?
The HS code for hydraulic turbines (large) is subheading 8410.13. 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 8410 page.
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