Spray guns and applicators imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $9.0 million of spray guns and applicators in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.3 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 | $9.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 411 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 561 t |
Where South Africa imports spray guns and applicators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 55% |
| Italy | $653K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $642K | 7.1% |
| United States | $443K | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $295K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $271K | 3% |
| Turkey | $253K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $251K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $208K | 2.3% |
| France | $165K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 95% below the world average of $12.06, 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 guns and applicators exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.3 million of spray guns and applicators in 2024 (124 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (22%), Zambia (11%), Namibia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $494K | 22% |
| Zambia | $241K | 11% |
| Namibia | $203K | 9% |
| Eswatini | $175K | 7.8% |
| Liberia | $155K | 6.9% |
| Botswana | $117K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $116K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $105K | 4.7% |
| DR Congo | $100K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $73K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa spray guns and applicators imports (HS 8424.20): 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 8424.20: Spray guns and similar appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of spray guns and applicators imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported spray guns and applicators worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray guns and applicators to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray guns and applicators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $12.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray guns and applicators to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export spray guns and applicators?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray guns and applicators?
The HS code for spray guns and applicators is subheading 8424.20. 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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