Oil and fuel engine filters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and fuel engine filters by South Africa reached $106.2 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 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 | $106.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $91.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $99.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $88.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $72.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $81.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $86.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $82.0M | 5.2K t |
Where South Africa imports oil and fuel engine filters from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), China (13%), Thailand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $21.0M | 20% |
| China | $14.1M | 13% |
| Thailand | $11.7M | 11% |
| United States | $11.5M | 11% |
| Mexico | $6.7M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $4.7M | 4.5% |
| India | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.62 per kg, 33% above the world average of $14.77. 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $50.7 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (15%), Zambia (13%), Zimbabwe (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.6M | 15% |
| Zambia | $6.8M | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $6.2M | 12% |
| Botswana | $5.7M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $4.4M | 8.7% |
| Namibia | $4.0M | 7.8% |
| DR Congo | $3.2M | 6.4% |
| Eswatini | $2.0M | 4% |
| Angola | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $996K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $106.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by China (13%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 102 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.62 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.0 million in 2017 to $106.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $88.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. South Africa exported $50.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $55.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
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