Industrial gas turbines (small) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.5 million of industrial gas turbines (small) in 2024 (20 tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.3 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 | $6.5M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 13 t |
Where South Africa imports industrial gas turbines (small) from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), Singapore (14%), Canada (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 43% |
| Singapore | $912K | 14% |
| Canada | $748K | 12% |
| France | $572K | 8.8% |
| Malta | $499K | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | $470K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $309K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $171K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $334.45 per kg, 58% below the world average of $795.09, 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 gas turbines (small) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial gas turbines (small) worth $1.9 million (1 tonnes). United States alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 18% |
| China | $148K | 7.9% |
| Czech Republic | $107K | 5.7% |
| Israel | $80K | 4.3% |
| Somalia | $15K | 0.8% |
| Ecuador | $9K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial gas turbines (small) imports (HS 8411.81): 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 8411.81: Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial gas turbines (small) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial gas turbines (small) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial gas turbines (small) to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Singapore (14%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial gas turbines (small) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $334.45 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $795.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial gas turbines (small) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial gas turbines (small)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and China. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial gas turbines (small)?
The HS code for industrial gas turbines (small) is subheading 8411.81. 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 8411 page.
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