Petrol cars >3000cc exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $185.4 million of petrol cars >3000cc in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $908.7 million.
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 | $185.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $159.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $144.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $908.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $724.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $760.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $839.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $442.9M | 9.4K t |
Where South Africa exports petrol cars >3000cc to
Most of it went to United States (32%), Germany (19%), Japan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60.0M | 32% |
| Germany | $34.6M | 19% |
| Japan | $20.7M | 11% |
| Belgium | $13.2M | 7.1% |
| Australia | $11.5M | 6.2% |
| Kuwait | $8.2M | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $7.4M | 4% |
| Zambia | $5.8M | 3.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.78 per kg, 46% above the world average of $34.82. 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.
Petrol cars >3000cc imports to South Africa
Imports of petrol cars >3000cc by South Africa reached $178.9 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (21%), Germany (17%), Slovakia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $31.3M | 18% |
| Slovakia | $27.7M | 16% |
| Austria | $24.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $19.9M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $18.5M | 10% |
| Japan | $15.6M | 8.7% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $453K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $328K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa petrol cars >3000cc exports (HS 8703.24): 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 8703.24: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars >3000cc exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported petrol cars >3000cc worth $185.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy petrol cars >3000cc from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($60.0 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average export price of petrol cars >3000cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $50.78 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $34.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of petrol cars >3000cc from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $442.9 million in 2017 to $185.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $908.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $520.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import petrol cars >3000cc?
Yes. South Africa imported $178.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Slovakia. That compares with exports of $185.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars >3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars >3000cc is subheading 8703.24. 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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