No-till direct seeders exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $11.6 million of no-till direct seeders in 2024 (892 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.5 million.
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 | $11.6M | 892 t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 948 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 605 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 494 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 668 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 541 t |
Where South Africa exports no-till direct seeders to
The largest buyer markets were Australia (38%), Zambia (11%), Zimbabwe (7%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $4.4M | 38% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $804K | 6.9% |
| DR Congo | $667K | 5.8% |
| Russia | $658K | 5.7% |
| United States | $532K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $504K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $418K | 3.6% |
| Botswana | $363K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $322K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.99 per kg, close to the world average of $10.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
No-till direct seeders imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $10.2 million of no-till direct seeders in 2024 (683 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Canada (27%), United States (24%), Brazil (21%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.7M | 27% |
| United States | $2.4M | 24% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 22% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 11% |
| Argentina | $713K | 7% |
| China | $226K | 2.2% |
| France | $218K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $130K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $127K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa no-till direct seeders exports (HS 8432.31): 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 8432.31: Seeders, planters and transplanters: no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Common questions
What is the value of no-till direct seeders exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported no-till direct seeders worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 100 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy no-till direct seeders from South Africa?
Australia was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Zambia (11%) and Zimbabwe (7%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average export price of no-till direct seeders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.99 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $10.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of no-till direct seeders from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2023 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import no-till direct seeders?
Yes. South Africa imported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United States and Brazil. That compares with exports of $11.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for no-till direct seeders?
The HS code for no-till direct seeders is subheading 8432.31. 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 8432 page.
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