Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $14.4 million of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 83% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.8 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 | $14.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 740 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 150 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 386 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+798% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.7M | 88% |
| Turkey | $675K | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $547K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $282K | 2% |
| Namibia | $120K | 0.8% |
| China | $47K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.96 per kg, close to the world average of $10.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers exports from South Africa
Exports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (107 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (35%), Malawi (22%), Zimbabwe (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $476K | 35% |
| Malawi | $300K | 22% |
| Zimbabwe | $191K | 14% |
| Namibia | $131K | 9.8% |
| Nigeria | $89K | 6.7% |
| Angola | $64K | 4.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $49K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 2% |
| Botswana | $15K | 1.1% |
| Togo | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports (HS 8426.12): 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 8426.12: Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Ireland (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 798% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.96 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $10.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $22.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
The HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers is subheading 8426.12. 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 8426 page.
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