Testing machine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.7 million of testing machine parts in 2024 (45 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% 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 | $3.7M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 23 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 23 t |
Where South Africa imports testing machine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United Kingdom (10%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $361K | 9.8% |
| United States | $311K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $301K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $215K | 5.9% |
| Finland | $150K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $134K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $87K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $63K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.24 per kg, close to the world average of $86.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Testing machine parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.3 million of testing machine parts in 2024 (228 tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (31%), Nigeria (16%), Mozambique (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $418K | 32% |
| Nigeria | $219K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $194K | 15% |
| Belgium | $112K | 8.5% |
| Togo | $88K | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $45K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $42K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $30K | 2.3% |
| Botswana | $30K | 2.3% |
| United States | $27K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa testing machine parts imports (HS 9024.90): 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 9024.90: Machines and appliances: parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metal, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of testing machine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported testing machine parts worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply testing machine parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of testing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $81.24 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $86.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of testing machine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export testing machine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Nigeria and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for testing machine parts?
The HS code for testing machine parts is subheading 9024.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9024 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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