Textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported textile fiber preparation machinery (other) worth $2.6 million (125 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.6 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 | $2.6M | 125 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 236 t |
| 2021 | $660K | 45 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $959K | 53 t |
Where South Africa imports textile fiber preparation machinery (other) from
India alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 90% |
| China | $198K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $17K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.74 per kg, 65% above the world average of $12.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imports (HS 8445.19): 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 8445.19: Textile machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported textile fiber preparation machinery (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile fiber preparation machinery (other) to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (8%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.74 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $12.59 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 fiber preparation machinery (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $959 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2018 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile fiber preparation machinery (other)?
The HS code for textile fiber preparation machinery (other) is subheading 8445.19. 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 8445 page.
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