Manual air pumps imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual air pumps by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (643 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 643 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 186 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 305 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 304 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 312 t |
Where South Africa imports manual air pumps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 66% |
| Taiwan | $315K | 15% |
| United States | $78K | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $71K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $29K | 1.4% |
| India | $22K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.49, 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.
Manual air pumps exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $486 thousand of manual air pumps in 2024 (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (30%), Namibia (10%), Zimbabwe (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $146K | 30% |
| Namibia | $51K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 8.5% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 7.5% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 6.8% |
| Senegal | $30K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $27K | 5.6% |
| Peru | $21K | 4.2% |
| Togo | $12K | 2.4% |
| China | $11K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa manual air pumps imports (HS 8414.20): 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 8414.20: Pumps: hand or foot-operated air pumps.
Common questions
What is the value of manual air pumps imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported manual air pumps worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 643 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual air pumps to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual air pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual air pumps to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export manual air pumps?
Yes. South Africa exported $486 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual air pumps?
The HS code for manual air pumps is subheading 8414.20. 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 8414 page.
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