Pulp machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pulp machinery parts by South Africa reached $10.6 million in 2024 (288 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.4 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 | $10.6M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 307 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 211 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 264 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 414 t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 977 t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 302 t |
Where South Africa imports pulp machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Sweden (31%), United States (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $3.3M | 31% |
| United States | $1.4M | 13% |
| China | $1.4M | 13% |
| India | $1.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 10% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 9.7% |
| Vietnam | $422K | 4% |
| Austria | $274K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $115K | 1.1% |
| France | $97K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.76 per kg, 39% above the world average of $26.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pulp machinery parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported pulp machinery parts worth $206 thousand (13 tonnes). Sweden alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $159K | 77% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 5.1% |
| United States | $3K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pulp machinery parts imports (HS 8439.91): 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 8439.91: Machinery: parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material.
Common questions
What is the value of pulp machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pulp machinery parts worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulp machinery parts to South Africa?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulp machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.76 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $26.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pulp machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pulp machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Bahrain and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulp machinery parts?
The HS code for pulp machinery parts is subheading 8439.91. 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 8439 page.
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