Metal casting machine exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported metal casting machine worth $17.8 million (57.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 230% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.8M | 57.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 680 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 554 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $895K | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa exports metal casting machine to
Indonesia alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $15.7M | 88% |
| Zimbabwe | $786K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $684K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $167K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $102K | 0.6% |
| DR Congo | $71K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $52K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $52K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $32K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and ladles: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 92% |
| 8454.90 | Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 6.9% |
| 8454.10 | Converters: of a type used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 0.5% |
| 8454.30 | Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 95% below the world average of $6.87, 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.
Metal casting machine imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported metal casting machine worth $15.2 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (13%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 32% |
| India | $1.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7% |
| Poland | $870K | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $844K | 5.5% |
| Austria | $799K | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $401K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $293K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported metal casting machine worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal casting machine from South Africa?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Zimbabwe (4%) and Mozambique (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of metal casting machine from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $895 thousand in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import metal casting machine?
Yes. South Africa imported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Spain. That compares with exports of $17.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8454.20 (92% of the value) and 8454.90 (7%). 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 8454 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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