Spray gun imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported spray gun worth $166.3 million (36.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $221.7 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 | $166.3M | 36.7K t |
| 2023 | $206.3M | 29.7K t |
| 2022 | $221.7M | 34.0K t |
| 2021 | $192.8M | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $159.8M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $161.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $166.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $186.7M | 22.1K t |
Where South Africa imports spray gun from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), United States (21%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.7M | 30% |
| United States | $34.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $11.6M | 7% |
| Brazil | $10.0M | 6% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| France | $2.9M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.90 | Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated | 34% |
| 8424.82 | Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424 | 17% |
| 8424.89 | Mechanical appliances: for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not… | 14% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged | 11% |
| 8424.49 | Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural sprayers: other than portable sprayers | 8.8% |
| 8424.30 | Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines | 8.2% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and similar appliances | 5.4% |
| 8424.41 | Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural sprayers: portable sprayers | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, 55% below the world average of $10.10, 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.
Spray gun exports from South Africa
Exports of spray gun by South Africa reached $129.2 million in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Zimbabwe (28%), United States (14%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $36.2M | 28% |
| United States | $18.5M | 14% |
| Zambia | $13.1M | 10% |
| DR Congo | $6.6M | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $6.1M | 4.7% |
| Botswana | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $5.3M | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $4.1M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 1.8% |
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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported spray gun worth $166.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 103 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $10.10 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 spray gun to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.7 million in 2017 to $166.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $221.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export spray gun?
Yes. South Africa exported $129.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the United States and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $37.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8424.90 (34% of the value) and 8424.82 (17%). 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 8424 page.
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