Off-highway dump trucks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of off-highway dump trucks by South Africa reached $360.0 million in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $627.1 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 | $360.0M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $627.1M | 69.5K t |
| 2022 | $388.8M | 47.0K t |
| 2021 | $256.0M | 33.3K t |
| 2020 | $268.0M | 42.6K t |
| 2019 | $283.5M | 38.5K t |
| 2018 | $316.3M | 40.7K t |
| 2017 | $334.0M | 47.3K t |
Where South Africa imports off-highway dump trucks from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (29%), India (24%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $104.7M | 29% |
| India | $85.1M | 24% |
| United States | $42.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $33.6M | 9.4% |
| China | $32.8M | 9.1% |
| Japan | $30.7M | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $8.5M | 2.4% |
| Lesotho | $5.9M | 1.6% |
| Finland | $5.4M | 1.5% |
| Norway | $4.0M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.64 per kg, 61% above the world average of $8.46. 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.
Off-highway dump trucks exports from South Africa
Exports of off-highway dump trucks by South Africa reached $262.4 million in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. Most of it went to Germany (31%), Zambia (15%), Australia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $80.8M | 31% |
| Zambia | $40.6M | 16% |
| Australia | $20.0M | 7.6% |
| Senegal | $18.5M | 7.1% |
| Botswana | $18.3M | 7% |
| Mozambique | $14.5M | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $10.7M | 4.1% |
| Namibia | $9.6M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $6.6M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa off-highway dump trucks imports (HS 8704.10): 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 8704.10: Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of off-highway dump trucks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported off-highway dump trucks worth $360.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply off-highway dump trucks to South Africa?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($104.7 million), followed by India (24%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of off-highway dump trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.64 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $8.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of off-highway dump trucks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $334.0 million in 2017 to $360.0 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $627.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $354.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export off-highway dump trucks?
Yes. South Africa exported $262.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Zambia and Australia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $97.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for off-highway dump trucks?
The HS code for off-highway dump trucks is subheading 8704.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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