Steam and sand blasting machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $13.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 776 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 986 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 875 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 990 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 813 t |
Where South Africa imports steam and sand blasting machines from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 51% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $821K | 6% |
| Canada | $552K | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $445K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $274K | 2% |
| United States | $233K | 1.7% |
| France | $219K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $210K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.15 per kg, close to the world average of $10.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steam and sand blasting machines exports from South Africa
Exports of steam and sand blasting machines by South Africa reached $2.0 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (16%), Zimbabwe (12%), DR Congo (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+793% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $311K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $230K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $215K | 11% |
| Namibia | $200K | 10% |
| Zambia | $183K | 9.3% |
| Mozambique | $160K | 8.1% |
| Ghana | $110K | 5.6% |
| Guinea | $95K | 4.8% |
| Botswana | $78K | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $78K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export steam and sand blasting machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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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