Paper processing machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $14.5 million of paper processing machinery parts in 2024 (376 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.5 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 | $14.5M | 377 t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 425 t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 651 t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 456 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 504 t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 659 t |
Where South Africa imports paper processing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (22%), Germany (18%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 18% |
| United States | $2.1M | 14% |
| China | $1.5M | 10% |
| Sweden | $722K | 5% |
| Japan | $643K | 4.4% |
| France | $546K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $475K | 3.3% |
| Serbia | $465K | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $287K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.58 per kg, 28% above the world average of $30.09. 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 processing machinery parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $774 thousand of paper processing machinery parts in 2024 (68 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (28%), United States (19%), Zimbabwe (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $213K | 28% |
| United States | $144K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $80K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $79K | 10% |
| Kenya | $46K | 6% |
| Mauritius | $22K | 2.8% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $21K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $19K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa paper processing machinery parts imports (HS 8441.90): 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 8441.90: Machinery: parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of paper processing machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported paper processing machinery parts worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper processing machinery parts to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.58 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $30.09 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 processing machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export paper processing machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $774 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper processing machinery parts?
The HS code for paper processing machinery parts is subheading 8441.90. 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 8441 page.
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