Hydraulic vehicle jacks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic vehicle jacks by South Africa reached $10.2 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.9 million.
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 | $10.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports hydraulic vehicle jacks from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 68% |
| United States | $651K | 6.4% |
| Namibia | $390K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $304K | 3% |
| Germany | $298K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $260K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $196K | 1.9% |
| France | $170K | 1.7% |
| India | $154K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $124K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 73% below the world average of $3.01, 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 vehicle jacks exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.5 million of hydraulic vehicle jacks in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (24%), Botswana (14%), Zimbabwe (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 24% |
| Botswana | $627K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $572K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $502K | 11% |
| Zambia | $427K | 9.4% |
| DR Congo | $256K | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $143K | 3.2% |
| United States | $137K | 3% |
| Eswatini | $125K | 2.8% |
| Lesotho | $98K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hydraulic vehicle jacks imports (HS 8425.42): 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 8425.42: Jacks and hoists: hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic vehicle jacks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hydraulic vehicle jacks worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic vehicle jacks to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Namibia (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic vehicle jacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic vehicle jacks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hydraulic vehicle jacks?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic vehicle jacks?
The HS code for hydraulic vehicle jacks is subheading 8425.42. 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 8425 page.
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