Loom parts (other types) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of loom parts (other types) in 2024 (104 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $2.4M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 133 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 270 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 238 t |
Where South Africa imports loom parts (other types) from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (27%), Belgium (16%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $668K | 28% |
| Belgium | $393K | 16% |
| China | $345K | 14% |
| Germany | $260K | 11% |
| India | $204K | 8.4% |
| Austria | $170K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $130K | 5.4% |
| Norway | $49K | 2% |
| France | $28K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.39 per kg, 49% above the world average of $15.71. 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.
Loom parts (other types) exports from South Africa
Exports of loom parts (other types) by South Africa reached $433 thousand in 2024 (21 tonnes). Eswatini alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $241K | 56% |
| Botswana | $42K | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $41K | 9.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $34K | 7.9% |
| Namibia | $28K | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 4.9% |
| Angola | $7K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 1.1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa loom parts (other types) imports (HS 8448.49): 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 8448.49: Weaving machines (looms): parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4.
Common questions
What is the value of loom parts (other types) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported loom parts (other types) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply loom parts (other types) to South Africa?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($668 thousand), followed by Belgium (16%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of loom parts (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.39 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $15.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of loom parts (other types) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export loom parts (other types)?
Yes. South Africa exported $433 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for loom parts (other types)?
The HS code for loom parts (other types) is subheading 8448.49. 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 8448 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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