Milking and dairy machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milking and dairy machinery parts by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (81 tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | 81 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 167 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 172 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 88 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 151 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 119 t |
Where South Africa imports milking and dairy machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Israel (25%), New Zealand (16%), Sweden (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.1M | 25% |
| New Zealand | $708K | 16% |
| Sweden | $653K | 15% |
| Poland | $323K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $263K | 6% |
| Spain | $220K | 5% |
| China | $187K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $187K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $187K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $102K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.30 per kg, 67% above the world average of $32.51. 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.
Milking and dairy machinery parts exports from South Africa
Exports of milking and dairy machinery parts by South Africa reached $2.5 million in 2024 (65 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (44%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 44% |
| Namibia | $292K | 12% |
| Botswana | $285K | 12% |
| United States | $273K | 11% |
| Zambia | $146K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $56K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $29K | 1.2% |
| Eswatini | $24K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa milking and dairy machinery parts imports (HS 8434.90): 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 8434.90: Milking machines and dairy machinery: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of milking and dairy machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported milking and dairy machinery parts worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply milking and dairy machinery parts to South Africa?
Israel was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by New Zealand (16%) and Sweden (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of milking and dairy machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.30 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $32.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of milking and dairy machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export milking and dairy machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for milking and dairy machinery parts?
The HS code for milking and dairy machinery parts is subheading 8434.90. 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 8434 page.
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