Stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported stationary compacting and tamping machinery worth $3.5 million (451 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.7 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 | $3.5M | 451 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 362 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 465 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 361 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 252 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 581 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 370 t |
Where South Africa imports stationary compacting and tamping machinery from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 76% |
| Germany | $514K | 15% |
| Lesotho | $133K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 1% |
| Japan | $33K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $30K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $25K | 0.7% |
| United States | $22K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.4% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, close to the world average of $7.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stationary compacting and tamping machinery exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported stationary compacting and tamping machinery worth $1.6 million (184 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (19%), Germany (17%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $309K | 19% |
| Germany | $280K | 17% |
| United States | $248K | 15% |
| Namibia | $212K | 13% |
| Zambia | $166K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $142K | 8.7% |
| Mozambique | $108K | 6.7% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 3.5% |
| Eswatini | $43K | 2.7% |
| Malawi | $35K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports (HS 8430.61): 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 8430.61: Machinery: for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of stationary compacting and tamping machinery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stationary compacting and tamping machinery worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 451 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply stationary compacting and tamping machinery to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Lesotho (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of stationary compacting and tamping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
The HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery is subheading 8430.61. 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 8430 page.
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