Pneumatic motors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pneumatic motors by South Africa reached $6.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.4 million.
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 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 688 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 766 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 658 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 357 t |
Where South Africa imports pneumatic motors from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Israel (13%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 19% |
| Israel | $846K | 13% |
| Germany | $830K | 12% |
| Italy | $740K | 11% |
| United States | $550K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $413K | 6.2% |
| France | $287K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $280K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $243K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $183K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, 85% below the world average of $28.07, 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 motors exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.4 million of pneumatic motors in 2024 (82 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (10%), Namibia (9%), Zimbabwe (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $242K | 9.9% |
| Namibia | $228K | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $220K | 9% |
| Indonesia | $191K | 7.8% |
| Angola | $181K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $179K | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $177K | 7.3% |
| Australia | $165K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $142K | 5.8% |
| Botswana | $99K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pneumatic motors imports (HS 8412.39): 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 8412.39: Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic motors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pneumatic motors worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic motors to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Israel (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $28.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pneumatic motors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pneumatic motors?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic motors?
The HS code for pneumatic motors is subheading 8412.39. 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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