Tractor-mounted mowers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tractor-mounted mowers worth $5.5 million (550 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $5.5M | 550 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 729 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 928 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 783 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 647 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 785 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 872 t |
Where South Africa imports tractor-mounted mowers from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (24%), Germany (14%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 24% |
| Germany | $774K | 14% |
| United States | $594K | 11% |
| Italy | $504K | 9.2% |
| China | $477K | 8.7% |
| Poland | $365K | 6.6% |
| France | $363K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $265K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $235K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $175K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.03 per kg, close to the world average of $9.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tractor-mounted mowers exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported tractor-mounted mowers worth $616 thousand (91 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (20%), Namibia (18%), Zimbabwe (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $125K | 20% |
| Namibia | $110K | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $100K | 16% |
| Kenya | $51K | 8.2% |
| Mozambique | $42K | 6.8% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 5.4% |
| Botswana | $28K | 4.5% |
| Mauritius | $23K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $23K | 3.7% |
| Angola | $20K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tractor-mounted mowers imports (HS 8433.20): 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 8433.20: Mowers: n.e.c. in item no. 8433.1 (including cutter bars for tractor mounting).
Common questions
What is the value of tractor-mounted mowers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tractor-mounted mowers worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 550 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractor-mounted mowers to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractor-mounted mowers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.03 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $9.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractor-mounted mowers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tractor-mounted mowers?
Yes. South Africa exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractor-mounted mowers?
The HS code for tractor-mounted mowers is subheading 8433.20. 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 8433 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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