Liquid pump imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $579.5 million of liquid pump in 2024 (34.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% 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 | $579.5M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $489.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $503.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2021 | $429.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $331.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $407.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $446.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $390.1M | 20.9K t |
Where South Africa imports liquid pump from
Most of the value came from China (23%), United States (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $133.1M | 23% |
| United States | $96.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $80.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $41.2M | 7.1% |
| India | $31.9M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $19.3M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $19.0M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $13.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8413
| 8413.70 | Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids | 20% |
| 8413.30 | Pumps: fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines | 20% |
| 8413.91 | Pumps: parts thereof | 20% |
| 8413.50 | Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids | 15% |
| 8413.60 | Pumps: rotary positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids | 9.9% |
| 8413.81 | Pumps and liquid elevators: n.e.c. in heading no. 8413 | 7.9% |
| 8413.11 | Pumps: fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device, for dispensing fuel or lubricants, of the type used in filling-stations or in garages | 1.9% |
| 8413.19 | Pumps: for liquids, fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device, other than pumps for dispensing fuel or lubricants | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8413.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.99 per kg, close to the world average of $18.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Liquid pump exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported liquid pump worth $416.7 million (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (16%), Zambia (13%), Namibia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $65.6M | 16% |
| Zambia | $56.2M | 14% |
| Namibia | $32.5M | 7.8% |
| Mozambique | $28.4M | 6.8% |
| Botswana | $28.2M | 6.8% |
| Mali | $22.1M | 5.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $21.6M | 5.2% |
| United States | $16.9M | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $14.2M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $13.0M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8413: Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid pump imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported liquid pump worth $579.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid pump to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($133.1 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 122 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid pump per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $18.21 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 liquid pump to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $390.1 million in 2017 to $579.5 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export liquid pump?
Yes. South Africa exported $416.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $162.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid pump?
The HS code for liquid pump is heading 8413. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8413.70 (20% of the value) and 8413.30 (20%). 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 8413 page.
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