Mechanical vehicle jacks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.1 million of mechanical vehicle jacks in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 896 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 984 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports mechanical vehicle jacks from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 56% |
| Italy | $630K | 10% |
| Germany | $566K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $329K | 5.4% |
| United States | $251K | 4.1% |
| India | $222K | 3.6% |
| France | $122K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $100K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $67K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $65K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mechanical vehicle jacks exports from South Africa
Exports of mechanical vehicle jacks by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (311 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (14%), Zimbabwe (11%), Botswana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $416K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $319K | 11% |
| Botswana | $317K | 11% |
| Namibia | $309K | 10% |
| Costa Rica | $246K | 8.3% |
| Mozambique | $196K | 6.6% |
| Malawi | $187K | 6.3% |
| Lesotho | $137K | 4.6% |
| DR Congo | $136K | 4.6% |
| Eswatini | $106K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa mechanical vehicle jacks imports (HS 8425.49): 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 8425.49: Jacks and hoists: (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical vehicle jacks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported mechanical vehicle jacks worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical vehicle jacks to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical vehicle jacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mechanical vehicle jacks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export mechanical vehicle jacks?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical vehicle jacks?
The HS code for mechanical vehicle jacks is subheading 8425.49. 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 8425 page.
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