Stamping dies imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $47.9 million of stamping dies in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $94.7 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 | $47.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $78.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $53.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $62.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 765 t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 825 t |
| 2017 | $94.7M | 6.4K t |
Where South Africa imports stamping dies from
Germany alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $31.1M | 65% |
| China | $11.0M | 23% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $794K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $727K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $543K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $512K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $465K | 1% |
| Japan | $400K | 0.8% |
| France | $250K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.87 per kg, close to the world average of $15.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stamping dies exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.0 million of stamping dies in 2024 (42 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (12%), United States (10%), Kenya (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $119K | 12% |
| United States | $97K | 9.6% |
| Kenya | $86K | 8.5% |
| Mozambique | $84K | 8.3% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $56K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $50K | 4.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $50K | 4.9% |
| Lesotho | $37K | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $36K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stamping dies imports (HS 8207.30): 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 8207.30: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching.
Common questions
What is the value of stamping dies imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stamping dies worth $47.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply stamping dies to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by China (23%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of stamping dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.87 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $15.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stamping dies to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.7 million in 2017 to $47.9 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $94.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stamping dies?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United States and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $46.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stamping dies?
The HS code for stamping dies is subheading 8207.30. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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