Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $2.57 billion (160.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.57B | 160.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.97B | 179.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.97B | 179.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.34B | 89.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.14B | 74.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.70B | 115.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 117.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.60B | 201.4K t |
Where South Africa exports petrol cars 1500-3000cc to
United States alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.30B | 51% |
| Germany | $543.9M | 21% |
| Belgium | $83.1M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $74.7M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $65.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $61.8M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50.1M | 2% |
| Turkey | $46.1M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $27.7M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $27.6M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.06 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $575.3 million of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (39.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (24%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $192.9M | 34% |
| Germany | $137.0M | 24% |
| India | $77.8M | 14% |
| Japan | $50.9M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $39.1M | 6.8% |
| United States | $19.4M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13.3M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $10.9M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $7.1M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $4.1M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $2.57 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy petrol cars 1500-3000cc from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($1.30 billion), followed by Germany (21%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.60 billion in 2017 to $2.57 billion in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $2.97 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.13 billion a year.
Does South Africa also import petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. South Africa imported $575.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.99 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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