Manual winches and capstans imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.4 million of manual winches and capstans in 2024 (497 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 51% 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 | $6.4M | 497 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 242 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 297 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 398 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 328 t |
Where South Africa imports manual winches and capstans from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (18%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $957K | 15% |
| United States | $604K | 9.4% |
| France | $436K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $350K | 5.5% |
| Namibia | $266K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $119K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $101K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.87 per kg, close to the world average of $11.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual winches and capstans exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.1 million of manual winches and capstans in 2024 (122 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (19%), Zimbabwe (18%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $392K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $383K | 19% |
| Namibia | $336K | 16% |
| United States | $168K | 8.1% |
| Mozambique | $110K | 5.3% |
| DR Congo | $97K | 4.7% |
| Angola | $67K | 3.2% |
| Eswatini | $66K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $61K | 2.9% |
| Uganda | $57K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa manual winches and capstans imports (HS 8425.39): 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 8425.39: Winches: capstans: not powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of manual winches and capstans imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported manual winches and capstans worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 497 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual winches and capstans to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.87 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $11.01 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 winches and capstans to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export manual winches and capstans?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual winches and capstans?
The HS code for manual winches and capstans is subheading 8425.39. 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 8425 page.
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