Stone cutting machine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.2 million of stone cutting machine in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.2 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 | $8.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 802 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 693 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 934 t |
Where South Africa imports stone cutting machine from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Italy (21%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 35% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 13% |
| Turkey | $597K | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $381K | 4.6% |
| France | $359K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $165K | 2% |
| Germany | $163K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $144K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $132K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8464
| 8464.90 | Machine-tools: for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass, (other than sawing… | 43% |
| 8464.20 | Machine-tools: grinding or polishing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working… | 40% |
| 8464.10 | Machine-tools: sawing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8464.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 67% below the world average of $10.74, 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.
Stone cutting machine exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.3 million of stone cutting machine in 2024 (650 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (43%), China (16%), Zimbabwe (6%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $976K | 43% |
| China | $372K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $147K | 6.4% |
| Namibia | $146K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $94K | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $93K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $71K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $68K | 3% |
| DR Congo | $56K | 2.5% |
| Madagascar | $43K | 1.9% |
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 8464: Machine-tools; for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass.
Common questions
What is the value of stone cutting machine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stone cutting machine worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply stone cutting machine to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (21%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of stone cutting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $10.74 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 stone cutting machine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $23.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export stone cutting machine?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, China and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone cutting machine?
The HS code for stone cutting machine is heading 8464. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8464.90 (43% of the value) and 8464.20 (40%). 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 8464 page.
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