Ship propellers and blades imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ship propellers and blades by South Africa reached $3.5 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.3 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 | $3.5M | 134 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 62 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 154 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 229 t |
Where South Africa imports ship propellers and blades from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Singapore (11%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+934% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 45% |
| Singapore | $397K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $304K | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $281K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $267K | 7.6% |
| United States | $191K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $96K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.7% |
| India | $57K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.27 per kg, 58% above the world average of $16.60. 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.
Ship propellers and blades exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $430 thousand of ship propellers and blades in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (37%), Mozambique (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+949% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $157K | 37% |
| Mozambique | $40K | 9.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35K | 8.2% |
| Botswana | $32K | 7.5% |
| France | $26K | 6% |
| Canada | $16K | 3.8% |
| Seychelles | $16K | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 3.7% |
| United States | $16K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ship propellers and blades imports (HS 8487.10): 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 8487.10: Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of ship propellers and blades imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ship propellers and blades worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship propellers and blades to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Singapore (11%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 934% on the year.
What is the average import price of ship propellers and blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.27 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $16.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ship propellers and blades to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ship propellers and blades?
Yes. South Africa exported $430 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and Saudi Arabia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship propellers and blades?
The HS code for ship propellers and blades is subheading 8487.10. 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 8487 page.
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