Seeders and planters (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported seeders and planters (other) worth $13.2 million (816 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% 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 | $13.2M | 816 t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 500 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 452 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 588 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 853 t |
Where South Africa imports seeders and planters (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), United States (18%), Canada (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+622% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.3M | 40% |
| United States | $2.3M | 18% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 11% |
| France | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $891K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $712K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $278K | 2.1% |
| China | $182K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $166K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $146K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.12 per kg, 27% above the world average of $12.71. 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.
Seeders and planters (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported seeders and planters (other) worth $8.8 million (368 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Australia (45%), Ukraine (16%), DR Congo (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $4.0M | 45% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 16% |
| DR Congo | $813K | 9.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $443K | 5.1% |
| Malawi | $327K | 3.7% |
| Botswana | $310K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $299K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $279K | 3.2% |
| Zambia | $230K | 2.6% |
| China | $217K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa seeders and planters (other) imports (HS 8432.39): 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 8432.39: Seeders, planters and transplanters: other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Common questions
What is the value of seeders and planters (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported seeders and planters (other) worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 816 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeders and planters (other) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeders and planters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.12 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $12.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seeders and planters (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export seeders and planters (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Ukraine and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeders and planters (other)?
The HS code for seeders and planters (other) is subheading 8432.39. 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 8432 page.
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