Textile winding and reeling machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported textile winding and reeling machines worth $2.6 million (14 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 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 | $2.6M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 77 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $927K | 37 t |
| 2020 | $846K | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 95 t |
Where South Africa imports textile winding and reeling machines from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.2M | 83% |
| China | $185K | 7% |
| Italy | $107K | 4.1% |
| United States | $85K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $58K | 2.2% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $191.63 per kg, 772% above the world average of $21.97. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa textile winding and reeling machines imports (HS 8445.40): 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 8445.40: Textile machinery: winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines.
Common questions
What is the value of textile winding and reeling machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported textile winding and reeling machines worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile winding and reeling machines to South Africa?
Austria was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (7%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile winding and reeling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $191.63 per kg in 2024, 772% above the world average of $21.97 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 winding and reeling machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile winding and reeling machines?
The HS code for textile winding and reeling machines is subheading 8445.40. 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 8445 page.
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