Numerical control bending presses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $28.0 million of numerical control bending presses in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $28.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 946 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 750 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 478 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 788 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 956 t |
Where South Africa imports numerical control bending presses from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Italy (17%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.5M | 41% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Finland | $240K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $186K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.32 per kg, close to the world average of $11.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Numerical control bending presses exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported numerical control bending presses worth $716 thousand (136 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (21%), Tanzania (18%), Portugal (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $154K | 21% |
| Tanzania | $129K | 18% |
| Portugal | $126K | 18% |
| Senegal | $92K | 13% |
| Australia | $51K | 7.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $31K | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $25K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa numerical control bending presses imports (HS 8462.21): 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 8462.21: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of numerical control bending presses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported numerical control bending presses worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply numerical control bending presses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Italy (17%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of numerical control bending presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.32 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $11.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of numerical control bending presses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export numerical control bending presses?
Yes. South Africa exported $716 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Tanzania and Portugal. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for numerical control bending presses?
The HS code for numerical control bending presses is subheading 8462.21. 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 8462 page.
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