Spinning machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported spinning machine worth $10.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.2 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 | $10.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 631 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 552 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 397 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 668 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 519 t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 878 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 514 t |
Where South Africa imports spinning machine from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), India (24%), Austria (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 30% |
| India | $2.4M | 24% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 22% |
| China | $1.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $165K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $156K | 1.6% |
| France | $130K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $88K | 0.9% |
| United States | $86K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $57K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8445
| 8445.40 | Textile machinery: winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines | 27% |
| 8445.19 | Textile machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres | 26% |
| 8445.20 | Textile machinery: spinning machines | 25% |
| 8445.90 | Textile machinery: involved in textile fibre or textile yarn preparation and n.e.c. in heading no. 8445 | 11% |
| 8445.11 | Textile machinery: carding machines for preparing textile fibres | 5.3% |
| 8445.30 | Textile machinery: doubling or twisting machines | 4% |
| 8445.13 | Textile machinery: drawing or roving machines for preparing textile fibres | 2.2% |
| 8445.12 | Textile machinery: combing machines for preparing textile fibres | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8445.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, 38% below the world average of $13.33, 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.
Spinning machine exports from South Africa
Exports of spinning machine by South Africa reached $212 thousand in 2024 (127 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), Eswatini (22%), Zimbabwe (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77K | 36% |
| Eswatini | $46K | 22% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 13% |
| India | $14K | 6.5% |
| Lesotho | $12K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $9K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $8K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8445: Textile machinery; spinning, doubling, twisting machines, textile reeling or winding machines and machines for preparing textile yarns for use on machines of heading no. 8446 and 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of spinning machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported spinning machine worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply spinning machine to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (24%) and Austria (22%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of spinning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of spinning machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $16.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export spinning machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spinning machine?
The HS code for spinning machine is heading 8445. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8445.40 (26% of the value) and 8445.19 (26%). 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 8445 page.
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