Sorting and screening machines exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $63.3 million of sorting and screening machines in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 125 countries for exports of this product. That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $138.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $138.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $81.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $73.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $67.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $68.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $70.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.0M | 5.1K t |
Where South Africa exports sorting and screening machines to
Most of it went to Zimbabwe (10%), Australia (10%), Angola (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+595% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $6.6M | 11% |
| Australia | $6.2M | 9.8% |
| Angola | $5.5M | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $4.8M | 7.5% |
| Botswana | $4.4M | 7% |
| Ghana | $4.0M | 6.3% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $2.6M | 4.2% |
| Senegal | $2.3M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, close to the world average of $7.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sorting and screening machines imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $45.6 million of sorting and screening machines in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (25%), China (24%), Finland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 25% |
| China | $11.2M | 25% |
| Finland | $8.1M | 18% |
| India | $3.3M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| Australia | $2.6M | 5.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Estonia | $944K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $821K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $806K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sorting and screening machines exports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sorting and screening machines worth $63.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 125 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy sorting and screening machines from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Australia (10%) and Angola (9%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average export price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sorting and screening machines from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.0 million in 2017 to $63.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $138.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import sorting and screening machines?
Yes. South Africa imported $45.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Finland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. 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 8474 page.
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