Office machine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $13.3 million of office machine parts in 2024 (226 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.2 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 | $13.3M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 182 t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 272 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 191 t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 179 t |
Where South Africa imports office machine parts from
Most of the value came from China (28%), India (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 28% |
| India | $2.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $979K | 7.4% |
| United States | $675K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $626K | 4.7% |
| Philippines | $559K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $309K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $208K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.83 per kg, 85% above the world average of $31.83. 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.
Office machine parts exports from South Africa
Exports of office machine parts by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (56 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (32%), Netherlands (25%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $853K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $681K | 25% |
| Zambia | $270K | 10% |
| Namibia | $207K | 7.7% |
| Eswatini | $93K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.1% |
| United States | $67K | 2.5% |
| Madagascar | $62K | 2.3% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa office machine parts imports (HS 8473.40): 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 8473.40: Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8472.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported office machine parts worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.83 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $31.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of office machine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export office machine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine parts?
The HS code for office machine parts is subheading 8473.40. 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 8473 page.
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