Machine tool parts (other types) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $18.3 million of machine tool parts (other types) in 2024 (886 tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $18.3M | 886 t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 469 t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 558 t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 539 t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 497 t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 595 t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 724 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 490 t |
Where South Africa imports machine tool parts (other types) from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), China (20%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.0M | 27% |
| China | $3.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $813K | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $729K | 4% |
| Japan | $673K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $352K | 1.9% |
| France | $252K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.70 per kg, 23% above the world average of $16.78. 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.
Machine tool parts (other types) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.1 million of machine tool parts (other types) in 2024 (158 tonnes). Most of it went to Indonesia (18%), Switzerland (13%), Botswana (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $385K | 18% |
| Switzerland | $275K | 13% |
| Botswana | $171K | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $167K | 7.9% |
| United States | $91K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $89K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $86K | 4.1% |
| Namibia | $77K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $75K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $68K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa machine tool parts (other types) imports (HS 8466.93): 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 8466.93: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of machine tool parts (other types) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported machine tool parts (other types) worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 886 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine tool parts (other types) to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine tool parts (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.70 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $16.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine tool parts (other types) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export machine tool parts (other types)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Switzerland and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine tool parts (other types)?
The HS code for machine tool parts (other types) is subheading 8466.93. 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 8466 page.
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