Mineral processing machine parts exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of mineral processing machine parts by South Africa reached $329.7 million in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $329.7M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $319.5M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $324.5M | 36.4K t |
| 2021 | $285.3M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $231.8M | 28.6K t |
| 2019 | $261.0M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $256.0M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $230.3M | 29.6K t |
Where South Africa exports mineral processing machine parts to
Most of it went to Zambia (12%), DR Congo (11%), Namibia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $38.3M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $35.1M | 11% |
| Namibia | $28.6M | 8.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $26.5M | 8% |
| Mozambique | $23.1M | 7% |
| Botswana | $22.1M | 6.7% |
| Australia | $21.8M | 6.6% |
| United States | $12.9M | 3.9% |
| Angola | $10.8M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $8.4M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.71 per kg, 79% above the world average of $5.98. 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.
Mineral processing machine parts imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported mineral processing machine parts worth $148.4 million (26.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (29%), India (17%), Australia (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.4M | 29% |
| India | $25.0M | 17% |
| Australia | $11.9M | 8% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 7.8% |
| United States | $7.8M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $6.6M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 3.8% |
| Finland | $5.0M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa mineral processing machine parts exports (HS 8474.90): 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 8474.90: Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral processing machine parts exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported mineral processing machine parts worth $329.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral processing machine parts from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($38.3 million), followed by the DR Congo (11%) and Namibia (9%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 123 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral processing machine parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.71 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $5.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of mineral processing machine parts from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $230.3 million in 2017 to $329.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $279.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import mineral processing machine parts?
Yes. South Africa imported $148.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $181.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral processing machine parts?
The HS code for mineral processing machine parts is subheading 8474.90. 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 8474 page.
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