Poultry-keeping machinery (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported poultry-keeping machinery (other) worth $24.9 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.5 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 | $24.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 3.6K t |
Where South Africa exports poultry-keeping machinery (other) to
Most of it went to United States (15%), Netherlands (12%), Malaysia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.8M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 8.7% |
| China | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Zambia | $566K | 2.3% |
| Eswatini | $560K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, close to the world average of $5.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Poultry-keeping machinery (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of poultry-keeping machinery (other) by South Africa reached $7.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (26%), Spain (14%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 26% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 14% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $912K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $668K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $450K | 5.7% |
| United States | $387K | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $383K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $319K | 4% |
| Romania | $225K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa poultry-keeping machinery (other) exports (HS 8436.29): 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 8436.29: Poultry-keeping machinery: other than incubators and brooders.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry-keeping machinery (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported poultry-keeping machinery (other) worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 97 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy poultry-keeping machinery (other) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average export price of poultry-keeping machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of poultry-keeping machinery (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import poultry-keeping machinery (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Spain and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry-keeping machinery (other)?
The HS code for poultry-keeping machinery (other) is subheading 8436.29. 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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