Poultry incubator exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported poultry incubator worth $55.4 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $55.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $55.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $64.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $42.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $36.4M | 10.3K t |
Where South Africa exports poultry incubator to
The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (14%), China (12%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $7.6M | 14% |
| China | $6.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 7.8% |
| United States | $3.9M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 5.7% |
| Botswana | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 4.1% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 8436
| 8436.29 | Poultry-keeping machinery: other than incubators and brooders | 45% |
| 8436.99 | Machinery: parts of that machinery for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use n.e.c. in heading no. 8436 | 19% |
| 8436.80 | Machinery: for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436 | 14% |
| 8436.91 | Machinery: parts of poultry-keeping machinery or poultry incubators and brooders | 13% |
| 8436.10 | Machinery: for preparing animal feeding stuffs | 7.7% |
| 8436.21 | Poultry incubators and brooders | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8436.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 55% below the world average of $8.73, 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.
Poultry incubator imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $52.4 million of poultry incubator in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (17%), Denmark (13%), China (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.9M | 17% |
| Denmark | $6.6M | 13% |
| China | $6.3M | 12% |
| United States | $5.0M | 9.5% |
| Sweden | $3.9M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 5% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 4% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.7% |
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 8436: Agricultural, horticultural, forestry, poultry-keeping, bee-keeping machinery; including germination plant fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment; poultry incubators and brooders.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry incubator exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported poultry incubator worth $55.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy poultry incubator from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of poultry incubator per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $8.73 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 exports of poultry incubator from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.4 million in 2017 to $55.4 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2021 at $64.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import poultry incubator?
Yes. South Africa imported $52.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Denmark and China. That compares with exports of $55.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for poultry incubator?
The HS code for poultry incubator is heading 8436. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8436.29 (45% of the value) and 8436.99 (19%). 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 8436 page.
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