Petrol trucks >5 tonnes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.5 million of petrol trucks >5 tonnes in 2024 (725 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $3.5M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 707 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 670 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 958 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 565 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 723 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 554 t |
Where South Africa exports petrol trucks >5 tonnes to
Most of it went to Eswatini (44%), Zambia (39%), Malawi (5%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+806% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.5M | 44% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 39% |
| Malawi | $164K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 3.4% |
| DR Congo | $82K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 2.1% |
| Namibia | $58K | 1.7% |
| Lesotho | $37K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $27K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8704.32: Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol trucks >5 tonnes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported petrol trucks >5 tonnes worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 725 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 87 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy petrol trucks >5 tonnes from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Zambia (39%) and Malawi (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average export price of petrol trucks >5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of petrol trucks >5 tonnes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol trucks >5 tonnes?
The HS code for petrol trucks >5 tonnes is subheading 8704.32. 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 8704 page.
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