Straw and fodder balers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of straw and fodder balers by South Africa reached $13.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.9 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 | $13.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports straw and fodder balers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Netherlands (11%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.1M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 11% |
| United States | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.3M | 9.3% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 9% |
| France | $1.0M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $957K | 7% |
| Italy | $743K | 5.4% |
| Austria | $363K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $321K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.13 per kg, close to the world average of $9.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Straw and fodder balers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.4 million of straw and fodder balers in 2024 (275 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (26%), Angola (24%), Namibia (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $615K | 26% |
| Angola | $585K | 25% |
| Namibia | $466K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $233K | 9.8% |
| Botswana | $179K | 7.5% |
| Zambia | $156K | 6.5% |
| Fiji | $55K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $23K | 0.9% |
| Lesotho | $22K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa straw and fodder balers imports (HS 8433.40): 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 8433.40: Balers: straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers.
Common questions
What is the value of straw and fodder balers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported straw and fodder balers worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply straw and fodder balers to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of straw and fodder balers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.13 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $9.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of straw and fodder balers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export straw and fodder balers?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for straw and fodder balers?
The HS code for straw and fodder balers is subheading 8433.40. 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 8433 page.
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