Paper cutting machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported paper cutting machines worth $14.0 million (633 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 63% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.1 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 | $14.0M | 633 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 340 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 793 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 522 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 301 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 389 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 465 t |
Where South Africa imports paper cutting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+778% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 57% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $746K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $571K | 4.1% |
| United States | $413K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $237K | 1.7% |
| India | $200K | 1.4% |
| France | $144K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $134K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.04 per kg, 34% above the world average of $16.43. 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.
Paper cutting machines exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.3 million of paper cutting machines in 2024 (103 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 57% |
| Botswana | $412K | 18% |
| Namibia | $113K | 5% |
| Zambia | $79K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $64K | 2.8% |
| Lesotho | $56K | 2.5% |
| Eswatini | $38K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $23K | 1% |
| Angola | $23K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa paper cutting machines imports (HS 8441.10): 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 8441.10: Machines: cutting, of all kinds, for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper cutting machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported paper cutting machines worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 633 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper cutting machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Malaysia (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.04 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $16.43 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 cutting machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export paper cutting machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper cutting machines?
The HS code for paper cutting machines is subheading 8441.10. 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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