Stone working machine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.9 million of stone working machine parts in 2024 (256 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.1 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 | $3.9M | 256 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 292 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 218 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 189 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 232 t |
Where South Africa imports stone working machine parts from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Italy (21%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 44% |
| Italy | $797K | 21% |
| United States | $297K | 7.6% |
| Japan | $185K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $178K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $140K | 3.6% |
| France | $107K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $91K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $72K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.16 per kg, close to the world average of $16.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stone working machine parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $390 thousand of stone working machine parts in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (35%), Zambia (10%), Kenya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $137K | 35% |
| Zambia | $39K | 10% |
| Kenya | $35K | 8.9% |
| Angola | $26K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $17K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $16K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $15K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $12K | 3.1% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $10K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stone working machine parts imports (HS 8466.91): 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 8466.91: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally: for the machines of heading no. 8464, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of stone working machine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stone working machine parts worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply stone working machine parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (21%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of stone working machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.16 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $16.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stone working machine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stone working machine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone working machine parts?
The HS code for stone working machine parts is subheading 8466.91. 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 8466 page.
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