Textile finishing and coating machinery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile finishing and coating machinery by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (285 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.1 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 | $2.7M | 285 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 293 t |
Where South Africa imports textile finishing and coating machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Italy (18%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 44% |
| Italy | $499K | 18% |
| South Korea | $204K | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $178K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $150K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $114K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $114K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $82K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $46K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $34K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.63 per kg, 32% below the world average of $14.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile finishing and coating machinery exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $303 thousand (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (29%), Namibia (17%), Mozambique (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $88K | 29% |
| Namibia | $52K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $40K | 13% |
| Mali | $35K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $25K | 8.3% |
| Zambia | $18K | 6% |
| Malawi | $10K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $8K | 2.6% |
| Guinea | $6K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa textile finishing and coating machinery imports (HS 8451.80): 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 8451.80: Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finishing and coating machinery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finishing and coating machinery to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (18%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finishing and coating machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.63 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $14.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textile finishing and coating machinery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export textile finishing and coating machinery?
Yes. South Africa exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery?
The HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery is subheading 8451.80. 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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