Offshore drilling platforms exports from South Africa: data and top buyer countries
Exports of offshore drilling platforms by South Africa reached $7.7 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value rose 14856% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $78.1 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 | $7.7M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $52K | 6 t |
| 2022 | $78.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $22K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $562K | 50 t |
| 2019 | $22K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $210K | 1 t |
Where South Africa exports offshore drilling platforms to
One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $7.7M | 100% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa offshore drilling platforms exports (HS 8905.20): 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 8905.20: Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of offshore drilling platforms exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported offshore drilling platforms worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 55 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy offshore drilling platforms from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (0%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of offshore drilling platforms from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $210 thousand in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $78.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for offshore drilling platforms?
The HS code for offshore drilling platforms is subheading 8905.20. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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