Metal shaping machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal shaping machine by South Africa reached $9.2 million in 2024 (822 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.6 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 | $9.2M | 823 t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 802 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 798 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 994 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 360 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 592 t |
Where South Africa imports metal shaping machine from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Germany (24%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.6M | 28% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 24% |
| China | $2.1M | 23% |
| India | $742K | 8.1% |
| Japan | $331K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $262K | 2.9% |
| United States | $226K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $130K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $119K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $111K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8463
| 8463.30 | Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material | 57% |
| 8463.90 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463 | 18% |
| 8463.10 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, draw-benches for bars, tubes, profiles, wire or the… | 17% |
| 8463.20 | Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, thread rolling machines | 8.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8463.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.15 per kg, 27% below the world average of $15.26, 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 shaping machine exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $639 thousand of metal shaping machine in 2024 (268 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Zimbabwe (13%), DR Congo (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $97K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $84K | 13% |
| DR Congo | $75K | 12% |
| Botswana | $62K | 9.7% |
| Namibia | $59K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $57K | 8.9% |
| Italy | $34K | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $22K | 3.5% |
| Mauritius | $22K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $20K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8463: Machine-tools; n.e.c. for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shaping machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal shaping machine worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 822 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shaping machine to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (24%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shaping machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.15 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $15.26 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 imports of metal shaping machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $14.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export metal shaping machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $639 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal shaping machine?
The HS code for metal shaping machine is heading 8463. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8463.30 (57% of the value) and 8463.90 (18%). 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 8463 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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