Leather tanning machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported leather tanning machine worth $4.9 million (515 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.2 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 | $4.9M | 515 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 379 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 278 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 568 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 799 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 962 t |
Where South Africa imports leather tanning machine from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 64% |
| China | $775K | 16% |
| Germany | $508K | 10% |
| Slovakia | $122K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.2% |
| United States | $53K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $48K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $18K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8453
| 8453.10 | Machinery: for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines | 48% |
| 8453.90 | Machinery: parts of those for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides… | 36% |
| 8453.20 | Machinery: for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines | 14% |
| 8453.80 | Machinery: for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8453.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.62 per kg, close to the world average of $12.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather tanning machine exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.2 million of leather tanning machine in 2024 (58 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.6M | 86% |
| Italy | $128K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $110K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $103K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $65K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $58K | 1.4% |
| Cameroon | $54K | 1.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $14K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8453: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported leather tanning machine worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 515 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning machine to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $12.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of leather tanning machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $13.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export leather tanning machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Italy and Zimbabwe. That compares with imports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning machine?
The HS code for leather tanning machine is heading 8453. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8453.10 (48% of the value) and 8453.90 (36%). 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 8453 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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