Snow vehicles and golf cars imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.4 million of snow vehicles and golf cars in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.2 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 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 529 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 996 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 517 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 369 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 690 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 616 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 469 t |
Where South Africa imports snow vehicles and golf cars from
United States alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.5M | 66% |
| China | $2.4M | 29% |
| India | $306K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $74K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $33K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, 70% below the world average of $18.67, 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.
Snow vehicles and golf cars exports from South Africa
Exports of snow vehicles and golf cars by South Africa reached $2.0 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (40%), Botswana (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $794K | 40% |
| Botswana | $182K | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $129K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $122K | 6.1% |
| Tanzania | $106K | 5.3% |
| Seychelles | $90K | 4.5% |
| Zambia | $88K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $86K | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $71K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa snow vehicles and golf cars imports (HS 8703.10): 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 8703.10: Vehicles: specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of snow vehicles and golf cars imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported snow vehicles and golf cars worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply snow vehicles and golf cars to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (29%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of snow vehicles and golf cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $18.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of snow vehicles and golf cars to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export snow vehicles and golf cars?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, Botswana and Saudi Arabia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for snow vehicles and golf cars?
The HS code for snow vehicles and golf cars is subheading 8703.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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