Soil cultivation machinery parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported soil cultivation machinery parts worth $26.0 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.6 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 | $26.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 5.3K t |
Where South Africa imports soil cultivation machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United States (25%), China (18%), France (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.5M | 25% |
| China | $4.8M | 18% |
| France | $2.9M | 11% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4% |
| Botswana | $715K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $540K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $514K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, close to the world average of $6.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soil cultivation machinery parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.2 million of soil cultivation machinery parts in 2024 (882 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (17%), Australia (14%), DR Congo (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.1M | 17% |
| Australia | $891K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $650K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $514K | 8.2% |
| Namibia | $507K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $370K | 5.9% |
| Mozambique | $342K | 5.5% |
| Botswana | $290K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $221K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $205K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa soil cultivation machinery parts imports (HS 8432.90): 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 8432.90: Machinery: parts of machinery for soil preparation or cultivation or for rollers for lawns or sports-grounds.
Common questions
What is the value of soil cultivation machinery parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported soil cultivation machinery parts worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply soil cultivation machinery parts to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (18%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 64 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of soil cultivation machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $6.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soil cultivation machinery parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $37.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export soil cultivation machinery parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Australia and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for soil cultivation machinery parts?
The HS code for soil cultivation machinery parts is subheading 8432.90. 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 8432 page.
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