Self-propelled rock and coal cutters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $30.1 million of self-propelled rock and coal cutters in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.1 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 | $30.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 409 t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports self-propelled rock and coal cutters from
Most of the value came from Austria (48%), Finland (28%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+949% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $14.3M | 48% |
| Finland | $8.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 19% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $300K | 1% |
| United States | $158K | 0.5% |
| China | $131K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $77K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.1% |
| India | $29K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.45 per kg, 57% above the world average of $16.83. 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.
Self-propelled rock and coal cutters exports from South Africa
Exports of self-propelled rock and coal cutters by South Africa reached $17.4 million in 2024 (672 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 62 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were India (43%), Botswana (32%), Zambia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+958% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.4M | 43% |
| Botswana | $5.6M | 32% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $994K | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $941K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $747K | 4.3% |
| United States | $100K | 0.6% |
| Somalia | $76K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa self-propelled rock and coal cutters imports (HS 8430.31): 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 8430.31: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled rock and coal cutters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported self-propelled rock and coal cutters worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled rock and coal cutters to South Africa?
Austria was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Finland (28%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 949% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled rock and coal cutters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.45 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $16.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled rock and coal cutters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $42.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export self-propelled rock and coal cutters?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled rock and coal cutters?
The HS code for self-propelled rock and coal cutters is subheading 8430.31. 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 8430 page.
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