Metal casting machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal casting machines by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.4 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 | $4.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 985 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 86 t |
Where South Africa imports metal casting machines from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 66% |
| Poland | $760K | 17% |
| India | $390K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $143K | 3.2% |
| Slovenia | $82K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $62K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $51K | 1.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 91% below the world average of $7.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal casting machines imports (HS 8454.30): 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 8454.30: Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal casting machines worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Poland (17%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2023 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machines?
The HS code for metal casting machines is subheading 8454.30. 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.
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