Pneumatic motor imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pneumatic motor by South Africa reached $170.9 million in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% 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 | $170.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $152.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $145.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $125.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $106.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $157.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $118.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $112.5M | 6.1K t |
Where South Africa imports pneumatic motor from
Most of the value came from China (19%), United States (15%), India (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 19% |
| United States | $25.9M | 15% |
| India | $23.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $23.5M | 14% |
| Japan | $9.0M | 5.2% |
| Finland | $6.2M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $6.0M | 3.5% |
| France | $5.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8412
| 8412.90 | Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412 | 35% |
| 8412.21 | Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders) | 33% |
| 8412.29 | Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders) | 19% |
| 8412.31 | Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders) | 5.9% |
| 8412.39 | Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders) | 3.9% |
| 8412.80 | Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, n.e.c. in heading no. 8412 | 2.4% |
| 8412.10 | Engines: reaction engines, other than turbo-jets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.47 per kg, 29% below the world average of $14.68, 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.
Pneumatic motor exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $67.9 million of pneumatic motor in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (14%), Botswana (12%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.4M | 14% |
| Botswana | $8.4M | 12% |
| Zambia | $8.4M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $7.4M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $6.2M | 9.1% |
| Namibia | $5.8M | 8.5% |
| Lesotho | $4.3M | 6.4% |
| United States | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| Angola | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $993K | 1.5% |
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 8412: Engines and motors; n.e.c. (e.g. reaction engines, hydraulic power engines, pneumatic power engines).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic motor imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pneumatic motor worth $170.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic motor to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by the United States (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 96 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.47 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $14.68 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 pneumatic motor to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.5 million in 2017 to $170.9 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export pneumatic motor?
Yes. South Africa exported $67.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $103.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic motor?
The HS code for pneumatic motor is heading 8412. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8412.90 (35% of the value) and 8412.21 (33%). 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 8412 page.
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