Sawing and cutting-off machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.2 million of sawing and cutting-off machines in 2024 (594 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.2 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 | $4.2M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 324 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 319 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 342 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 597 t |
Where South Africa imports sawing and cutting-off machines from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), United States (18%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 40% |
| United States | $745K | 18% |
| Taiwan | $603K | 14% |
| Germany | $395K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $287K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $185K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $121K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $56K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $33K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $28K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.13 per kg, 33% below the world average of $10.60, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawing and cutting-off machines exports from South Africa
Exports of sawing and cutting-off machines by South Africa reached $777 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (17%), Namibia (14%), Zambia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $133K | 17% |
| Namibia | $108K | 14% |
| Zambia | $83K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $75K | 9.7% |
| Lesotho | $69K | 8.9% |
| India | $52K | 6.7% |
| Malawi | $43K | 5.6% |
| Botswana | $43K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $33K | 4.2% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sawing and cutting-off machines imports (HS 8461.50): 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 8461.50: Machine-tools: sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of sawing and cutting-off machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sawing and cutting-off machines worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawing and cutting-off machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawing and cutting-off machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.13 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $10.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawing and cutting-off machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sawing and cutting-off machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $777 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines?
The HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines is subheading 8461.50. 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 8461 page.
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