Sewing machine parts and accessories imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported sewing machine parts and accessories worth $3.7 million (380 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 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 | $3.7M | 380 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 291 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 229 t |
Where South Africa imports sewing machine parts and accessories from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Taiwan (16%), Japan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 45% |
| Taiwan | $589K | 16% |
| Japan | $252K | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $157K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $129K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $104K | 2.8% |
| United States | $95K | 2.6% |
| Croatia | $95K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $77K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.80 per kg, close to the world average of $10.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sewing machine parts and accessories exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.0 million of sewing machine parts and accessories in 2024 (203 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (29%), Eswatini (20%), Namibia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $304K | 29% |
| Eswatini | $206K | 20% |
| Namibia | $149K | 14% |
| Botswana | $81K | 7.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $73K | 7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $67K | 6.4% |
| DR Congo | $43K | 4.1% |
| Yemen | $24K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sewing machine parts and accessories imports (HS 8452.90): 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 8452.90: Sewing machines: furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof, and other parts of sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine parts and accessories imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sewing machine parts and accessories worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine parts and accessories to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Taiwan (16%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sewing machine parts and accessories to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sewing machine parts and accessories?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Eswatini and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine parts and accessories?
The HS code for sewing machine parts and accessories is subheading 8452.90. 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 8452 page.
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