Overhead travelling cranes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.5 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (808 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.5M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 668 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 994 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 485 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 786 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 520 t |
Where South Africa exports overhead travelling cranes to
The largest buyer markets were Zambia (30%), Tanzania (15%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.6M | 30% |
| Tanzania | $837K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $645K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $284K | 5.2% |
| Guinea | $277K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $271K | 5% |
| Lesotho | $246K | 4.5% |
| Senegal | $219K | 4% |
| Mali | $179K | 3.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $175K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.77 per kg, 24% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
Overhead travelling cranes imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $4.0 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (368 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (32%), Turkey (15%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 32% |
| Turkey | $580K | 15% |
| India | $574K | 15% |
| Germany | $404K | 10% |
| Spain | $392K | 9.9% |
| Finland | $302K | 7.6% |
| United States | $104K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $93K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $82K | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $72K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa overhead travelling cranes exports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported overhead travelling cranes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy overhead travelling cranes from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Tanzania (15%) and the DR Congo (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average export price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.77 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of overhead travelling cranes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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