Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery by South Africa reached $9.3 million in 2024 (392 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.8 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 | $9.3M | 392 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 232 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 585 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 622 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 392 t |
Where South Africa imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (28%), China (26%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 28% |
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| India | $2.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $386K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $220K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $180K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $89K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $71K | 0.8% |
| United States | $53K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.66 per kg, 70% above the world average of $13.95. 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 extraction and pressing machinery exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $295 thousand (25 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (27%), Qatar (14%), Nigeria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 392 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (26%) and India (22%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.66 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $13.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export oil extraction and pressing machinery?
Yes. South Africa exported $295 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Qatar and Nigeria. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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 8479 page.
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