Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial mixing and homogenizing machines by South Africa reached $42.1 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 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 | $42.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports industrial mixing and homogenizing machines from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), China (20%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.2M | 22% |
| China | $8.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 13% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| France | $974K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 82% below the world average of $18.27, 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 mixing and homogenizing machines exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial mixing and homogenizing machines worth $10.9 million (420 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (15%), Zimbabwe (14%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.6M | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $822K | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $747K | 6.9% |
| Chile | $701K | 6.4% |
| Croatia | $556K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $460K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $373K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $360K | 3.3% |
| Bolivia | $345K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial mixing and homogenizing machines imports (HS 8479.82): 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 8479.82: Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial mixing and homogenizing machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial mixing and homogenizing machines worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial mixing and homogenizing machines to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial mixing and homogenizing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $18.27 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 mixing and homogenizing machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial mixing and homogenizing machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $31.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial mixing and homogenizing machines?
The HS code for industrial mixing and homogenizing machines is subheading 8479.82. 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 8479 page.
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