Packaging machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $63.9 million of packaging machinery parts in 2024 (595 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% 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 | $63.9M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $61.5M | 549 t |
| 2022 | $59.5M | 672 t |
| 2021 | $62.0M | 702 t |
| 2020 | $48.4M | 637 t |
| 2019 | $55.6M | 732 t |
| 2018 | $57.0M | 588 t |
| 2017 | $53.0M | 695 t |
Where South Africa imports packaging machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), Germany (28%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 28% |
| France | $4.3M | 6.8% |
| United States | $3.8M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 5% |
| China | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $751K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.50 per kg, 156% above the world average of $41.95. 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.
Packaging machinery parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $16.9 million of packaging machinery parts in 2024 (358 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (31%), Mozambique (14%), Zambia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $5.3M | 31% |
| Mozambique | $2.3M | 14% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| United States | $920K | 5.4% |
| Namibia | $723K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $639K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $629K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $488K | 2.9% |
| Libya | $422K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa packaging machinery parts imports (HS 8422.90): 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 8422.90: Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422.
Common questions
What is the value of packaging machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported packaging machinery parts worth $63.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 595 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaging machinery parts to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Germany (28%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaging machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.50 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $41.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaging machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.0 million in 2017 to $63.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export packaging machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $47.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaging machinery parts?
The HS code for packaging machinery parts is subheading 8422.90. 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 8422 page.
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