Textile fabric handling machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile fabric handling machines by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (216 tonnes). That is 15% 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 | $3.9M | 216 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 148 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 145 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 117 t |
Where South Africa imports textile fabric handling machines from
Most of the value came from China (32%), France (12%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 32% |
| France | $455K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $441K | 11% |
| Germany | $399K | 10% |
| Spain | $278K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $269K | 7% |
| Denmark | $258K | 6.7% |
| Australia | $245K | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $118K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.90 per kg, close to the world average of $19.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa textile fabric handling machines imports (HS 8451.50): 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 8451.50: Machines: for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics.
Common questions
What is the value of textile fabric handling machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported textile fabric handling machines worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile fabric handling machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by France (12%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile fabric handling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.90 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $19.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile fabric handling machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile fabric handling machines?
The HS code for textile fabric handling machines is subheading 8451.50. 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 8451 page.
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