Lawn mowers (other types) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lawn mowers (other types) by South Africa reached $4.6 million in 2024 (186 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 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 | $4.6M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 374 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 155 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 247 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 242 t |
Where South Africa imports lawn mowers (other types) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 62% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 24% |
| China | $311K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $46K | 1% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $17K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.94 per kg, 195% above the world average of $8.44. 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.
Lawn mowers (other types) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.4 million of lawn mowers (other types) in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (23%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $324K | 23% |
| Namibia | $162K | 12% |
| Botswana | $136K | 9.8% |
| Mauritius | $126K | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 7% |
| United States | $76K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $70K | 5% |
| Australia | $61K | 4.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $59K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $59K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa lawn mowers (other types) imports (HS 8433.19): 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 8433.19: Mowers: for lawns, parks or sports-grounds, other than with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane.
Common questions
What is the value of lawn mowers (other types) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported lawn mowers (other types) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lawn mowers (other types) to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Japan (24%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of lawn mowers (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.94 per kg in 2024, 195% above the world average of $8.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lawn mowers (other types) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export lawn mowers (other types)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lawn mowers (other types)?
The HS code for lawn mowers (other types) is subheading 8433.19. 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 8433 page.
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