Tractors (other types) >130kW imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tractors (other types) >130kw by South Africa reached $134.2 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $286.5 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 | $134.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $286.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $174.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $126.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $73.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $80.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $89.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $112.6M | 10.1K t |
Where South Africa imports tractors (other types) >130kw from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90.2M | 67% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $8.0M | 6% |
| France | $6.8M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 4.2% |
| China | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $410K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $286K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.54 per kg, close to the world average of $14.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tractors (other types) >130kW exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $15.4 million of tractors (other types) >130kw in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (20%), Tanzania (18%), Zimbabwe (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.0M | 20% |
| Tanzania | $2.7M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 16% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 11% |
| Namibia | $903K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $699K | 4.6% |
| Sudan | $697K | 4.5% |
| DR Congo | $492K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $447K | 2.9% |
| Botswana | $446K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tractors (other types) >130kw imports (HS 8701.95): 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 8701.95: Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kW.
Common questions
What is the value of tractors (other types) >130kw imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tractors (other types) >130kw worth $134.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors (other types) >130kw to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($90.2 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tractors (other types) >130kw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.54 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $14.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tractors (other types) >130kw to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.6 million in 2017 to $134.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $286.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $134.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tractors (other types) >130kw?
Yes. South Africa exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $118.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors (other types) >130kw?
The HS code for tractors (other types) >130kw is subheading 8701.95. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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