Rotary converters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.6 million of rotary converters in 2024 (93 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 444% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.6M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $479K | 7 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $530K | 120 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $374K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $798K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $641K | 66 t |
Where South Africa imports rotary converters from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 7.2% |
| United States | $116K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $54K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.1% |
| China | $26K | 1% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.4% |
| Malta | $9K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.03 per kg, 30% above the world average of $21.49. 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.
Rotary converters exports from South Africa
Exports of rotary converters by South Africa reached $244 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (36%), Namibia (19%), Zimbabwe (9%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $87K | 36% |
| Namibia | $46K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 9% |
| Guinea | $22K | 8.9% |
| Zambia | $20K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 7.8% |
| Botswana | $15K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 1.6% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rotary converters imports (HS 8502.40): 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 8502.40: Electric rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary converters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rotary converters worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 444% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary converters to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (7%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.03 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $21.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rotary converters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $641 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 306%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rotary converters?
Yes. South Africa exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary converters?
The HS code for rotary converters is subheading 8502.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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