Metal press and forming machine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $21.9 million (690 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.9 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 | $21.9M | 690 t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 477 t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 717 t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 712 t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 445 t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 628 t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 912 t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports metal press and forming machine parts from
Most of the value came from United States (23%), Germany (20%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 20% |
| China | $2.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $995K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $711K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $466K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $205K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.73 per kg, 67% above the world average of $18.96. 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.
Metal press and forming machine parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported metal press and forming machine parts worth $1.6 million (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), DR Congo (9%), Mozambique (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $310K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $154K | 9.3% |
| Mozambique | $119K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $119K | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $93K | 5.6% |
| Brazil | $83K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $69K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $67K | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $67K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal press and forming machine parts imports (HS 8466.94): 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 8466.94: Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press and forming machine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal press and forming machine parts worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 690 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press and forming machine parts to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press and forming machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.73 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $18.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press and forming machine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $32.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export metal press and forming machine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press and forming machine parts?
The HS code for metal press and forming machine parts is subheading 8466.94. 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 8466 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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