Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $1.51 billion of petrol cars 1000-1500cc in 2024 (135.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 21% 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 | $1.51B | 135.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.25B | 91.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.61B | 126.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.08B | 86.0K t |
| 2020 | $565.7M | 47.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | 101.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.08B | 94.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.04B | 99.5K t |
Where South Africa imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $832.3M | 55% |
| China | $384.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $128.1M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $53.5M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $30.1M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $25.9M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $15.9M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $8.4M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $7.9M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.17 per kg, close to the world average of $12.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1000-1500cc exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $803.4 million of petrol cars 1000-1500cc in 2024 (53.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. France alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $423.8M | 53% |
| Turkey | $126.9M | 16% |
| Egypt | $75.7M | 9.4% |
| Japan | $52.3M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $39.2M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $21.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12.3M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.1M | 1.1% |
| Eswatini | $7.0M | 0.9% |
| Botswana | $6.9M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $1.51 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($832.3 million), followed by China (25%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.17 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $12.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.04 billion in 2017 to $1.51 billion in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $1.61 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.16 billion a year.
Does South Africa also export petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
Yes. South Africa exported $803.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Turkey and Egypt. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $707.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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