Non-driving bogies imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-driving bogies by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (625 tonnes). That is 68% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 625 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 365 t |
| 2022 | $41K | 25 t |
| 2021 | $603K | 195 t |
| 2020 | $4K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $502K | 134 t |
| 2018 | $170K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 675 t |
Where South Africa imports non-driving bogies from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 99% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 71% below the world average of $12.46, 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.
Non-driving bogies exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $825 thousand of non-driving bogies in 2024 (164 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Zambia (31%), Angola (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $315K | 38% |
| Zambia | $259K | 31% |
| Angola | $96K | 12% |
| Canada | $53K | 6.5% |
| Ghana | $51K | 6.2% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 3% |
| Botswana | $13K | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa non-driving bogies imports (HS 8607.12): 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 8607.12: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies).
Common questions
What is the value of non-driving bogies imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported non-driving bogies worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 625 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 100 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-driving bogies to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-driving bogies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $12.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-driving bogies to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $895 thousand a year.
Does South Africa also export non-driving bogies?
Yes. South Africa exported $825 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zambia and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-driving bogies?
The HS code for non-driving bogies is subheading 8607.12. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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