Locomotives (other power types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of locomotives (other power types) by South Africa reached $3.2 million in 2024 (222 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 132% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $872K | 129 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 419 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $9K | 1 t |
Where South Africa exports locomotives (other power types) to
Most of it went to Mauritius (49%), DR Congo (28%), Senegal (21%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $1.6M | 49% |
| DR Congo | $907K | 28% |
| Senegal | $679K | 21% |
| Zambia | $53K | 1.7% |
| Peru | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.52 per kg, 26% below the world average of $19.68, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa locomotives (other power types) exports (HS 8602.90): 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 8602.90: Rail locomotives and locomotive tenders: other than diesel-electric powered.
Common questions
What is the value of locomotives (other power types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported locomotives (other power types) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 55 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy locomotives (other power types) from South Africa?
Mauritius was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the DR Congo (28%) and Senegal (21%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of locomotives (other power types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.52 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $19.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of locomotives (other power types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for locomotives (other power types)?
The HS code for locomotives (other power types) is subheading 8602.90. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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