Lifts and skip hoists imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported lifts and skip hoists worth $17.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $28.0 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 | $17.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 4.6K t |
Where South Africa imports lifts and skip hoists from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 63% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 11% |
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 6% |
| Italy | $666K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $596K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $406K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $331K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $295K | 1.7% |
| India | $235K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifts and skip hoists exports from South Africa
Exports of lifts and skip hoists by South Africa reached $6.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (22%), Zimbabwe (16%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.3M | 22% |
| Zimbabwe | $977K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $967K | 16% |
| Zambia | $729K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $635K | 11% |
| Mauritius | $411K | 6.9% |
| Ghana | $212K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $209K | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $126K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $86K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported lifts and skip hoists worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Sweden (10%) and Lesotho (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export lifts and skip hoists?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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