Planer machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.6 million of planer machine in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% 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 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 447 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 532 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 463 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 618 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 782 t |
Where South Africa imports planer machine from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), China (28%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 39% |
| China | $2.4M | 28% |
| United States | $758K | 8.8% |
| Taiwan | $657K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $420K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $287K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $214K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $121K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $120K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $48K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8461
| 8461.50 | Machine-tools: sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets | 49% |
| 8461.40 | Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets | 36% |
| 8461.90 | Machine-tools: planing machines, and other machine-tools n.e.c. in heading no. 8461: working by removing metal, sinistered metal carbides or cerments. | 12% |
| 8461.20 | Machine-tools: shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets | 2.1% |
| 8461.30 | Machine-tools: broaching machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8461.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 44% below the world average of $15.01, 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.
Planer machine exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported planer machine worth $1.4 million (153 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (17%), Zimbabwe (12%), Namibia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $242K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $166K | 12% |
| Namibia | $162K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $150K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $121K | 8.6% |
| Botswana | $79K | 5.6% |
| Malawi | $79K | 5.6% |
| DR Congo | $55K | 3.9% |
| India | $52K | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $40K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8461: Machine-tools; for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting and grinding, finishing, sawing, cutting off and other tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of planer machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported planer machine worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply planer machine to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (28%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of planer machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $15.01 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of planer machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $9.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export planer machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for planer machine?
The HS code for planer machine is heading 8461. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8461.50 (49% of the value) and 8461.40 (36%). 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 8461 page.
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