Industrial brush imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial brush by South Africa reached $3.8 million in 2024 (420 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $3.8M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 194 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 177 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 214 t |
Where South Africa imports industrial brush from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), China (24%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 37% |
| China | $923K | 24% |
| Japan | $507K | 13% |
| Italy | $268K | 7% |
| United States | $129K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $73K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $46K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $44K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.10 per kg, 34% below the world average of $13.80, 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.
Industrial brush exports from South Africa
Exports of industrial brush by South Africa reached $902 thousand in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (14%), Zimbabwe (12%), Mozambique (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $122K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $109K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $106K | 12% |
| Namibia | $91K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 8% |
| Botswana | $55K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $50K | 5.5% |
| Angola | $34K | 3.8% |
| Eswatini | $28K | 3.1% |
| India | $25K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial brush imports (HS 9603.50): 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 9603.50: Brushes: constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial brush imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial brush worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial brush to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.10 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $13.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial brush to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial brush?
Yes. South Africa exported $902 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial brush?
The HS code for industrial brush is subheading 9603.50. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
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