Pumps (other types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pumps (other types) by South Africa reached $55.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $81.7 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 | $55.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $66.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $67.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $54.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $63.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $80.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $81.7M | 3.2K t |
Where South Africa exports pumps (other types) to
Most of it went to DR Congo (16%), Zimbabwe (13%), Zambia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $9.1M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $7.1M | 13% |
| Zambia | $5.7M | 10% |
| Ghana | $5.5M | 10% |
| Namibia | $5.1M | 9.1% |
| Mozambique | $4.2M | 7.5% |
| Botswana | $3.5M | 6.2% |
| Eswatini | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Angola | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $1.4M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.78 per kg, 80% above the world average of $19.37. 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.
Pumps (other types) imports to South Africa
Imports of pumps (other types) by South Africa reached $45.8 million in 2024 (741 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (48%), Italy (14%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.9M | 48% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 15% |
| United States | $4.3M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $935K | 2% |
| Japan | $625K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $616K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $510K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pumps (other types) exports (HS 8413.81): 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 8413.81: Pumps and liquid elevators: n.e.c. in heading no. 8413.
Common questions
What is the value of pumps (other types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported pumps (other types) worth $55.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy pumps (other types) from South Africa?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (13%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 110 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average export price of pumps (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $34.78 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $19.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pumps (other types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $81.7 million in 2017 to $55.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $81.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import pumps (other types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $45.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumps (other types)?
The HS code for pumps (other types) is subheading 8413.81. 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 8413 page.
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