Paper bag making machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper bag making machines by South Africa reached $6.3 million in 2024 (274 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.3 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 | $6.3M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 141 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 403 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 478 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 373 t |
Where South Africa imports paper bag making machines from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (18%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 18% |
| Austria | $779K | 12% |
| Italy | $685K | 11% |
| France | $648K | 10% |
| Spain | $503K | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $502K | 7.9% |
| Japan | $58K | 0.9% |
| India | $21K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.11 per kg, close to the world average of $21.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper bag making machines exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $299 thousand of paper bag making machines in 2024 (33 tonnes). Belgium alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $175K | 59% |
| Eswatini | $94K | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $25K | 8.4% |
| Chile | $4K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa paper bag making machines imports (HS 8441.20): 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 8441.20: Machines: for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper bag making machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported paper bag making machines worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper bag making machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper bag making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.11 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper bag making machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export paper bag making machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper bag making machines?
The HS code for paper bag making machines is subheading 8441.20. 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 8441 page.
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