Poultry machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of poultry machinery parts by South Africa reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 468 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 933 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 659 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 521 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 553 t |
Where South Africa imports poultry machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (44%), Malaysia (9%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 44% |
| Malaysia | $817K | 8.9% |
| China | $715K | 7.8% |
| United States | $678K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $639K | 7% |
| Denmark | $547K | 6% |
| Belgium | $540K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $477K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $216K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Poultry machinery parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported poultry machinery parts worth $7.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (28%), Brazil (12%), Namibia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.0M | 28% |
| Brazil | $815K | 12% |
| Namibia | $512K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $481K | 6.9% |
| Poland | $475K | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $399K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $336K | 4.8% |
| India | $319K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $293K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $233K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa poultry machinery parts imports (HS 8436.91): 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 8436.91: Machinery: parts of poultry-keeping machinery or poultry incubators and brooders.
Common questions
What is the value of poultry machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported poultry machinery parts worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply poultry machinery parts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Malaysia (9%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of poultry machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of poultry machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export poultry machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Brazil and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for poultry machinery parts?
The HS code for poultry machinery parts is subheading 8436.91. 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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