Producer gas generators imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $9.3 million of producer gas generators in 2024 (410 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $9.3M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 64 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 80 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 230 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 270 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 754 t |
Where South Africa imports producer gas generators from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 86% |
| Italy | $441K | 4.7% |
| United States | $373K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 1.8% |
| China | $133K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $38K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $34K | 0.4% |
| India | $31K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.80 per kg, close to the world average of $24.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Producer gas generators exports from South Africa
Exports of producer gas generators by South Africa reached $823 thousand in 2024 (46 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $591K | 72% |
| Mozambique | $55K | 6.7% |
| Botswana | $33K | 4% |
| Qatar | $32K | 3.9% |
| Namibia | $22K | 2.7% |
| Malawi | $22K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $17K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $8K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa producer gas generators imports (HS 8405.10): 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 8405.10: Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of producer gas generators imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported producer gas generators worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply producer gas generators to South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Italy (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of producer gas generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.80 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $24.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of producer gas generators to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export producer gas generators?
Yes. South Africa exported $823 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for producer gas generators?
The HS code for producer gas generators is subheading 8405.10. 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 8405 page.
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