Medium aeroplanes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium aeroplanes by South Africa reached $111.1 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $152.3 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 | $111.1M | 35 t |
| 2023 | $152.3M | 189 t |
| 2022 | $85.8M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $76.2M | 118 t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 99 t |
| 2019 | $64.3M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $56.2M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $95.1M | 166 t |
Where South Africa imports medium aeroplanes from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), Canada (22%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48.2M | 43% |
| Canada | $24.1M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $14.7M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $7.2M | 6.5% |
| France | $4.5M | 4% |
| Botswana | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| China | $1.1M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3,184.79 per kg, 147% above the world average of $1,290.12. 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.
Medium aeroplanes exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $78.6 million of medium aeroplanes in 2024 (97 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $47.3M | 60% |
| Namibia | $6.7M | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 5.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| United States | $2.4M | 3% |
| Kenya | $2.4M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa medium aeroplanes imports (HS 8802.30): 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 8802.30: Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of medium aeroplanes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported medium aeroplanes worth $111.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium aeroplanes to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($48.2 million), followed by Canada (22%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium aeroplanes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3,184.79 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $1,290.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium aeroplanes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.1 million in 2017 to $111.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $152.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export medium aeroplanes?
Yes. South Africa exported $78.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Brazil. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $32.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium aeroplanes?
The HS code for medium aeroplanes is subheading 8802.30. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
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