Tractors (other types) 37-75kW imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tractors (other types) 37-75kw worth $53.0 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $124.3 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 | $53.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $76.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $124.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $94.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $53.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $68.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $69.9M | 8.7K t |
Where South Africa imports tractors (other types) 37-75kw from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Turkey (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $23.3M | 44% |
| Turkey | $9.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 11% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| China | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $4.0M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $610K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $92K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.23 per kg, close to the world average of $8.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tractors (other types) 37-75kW exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $17.4 million of tractors (other types) 37-75kw in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (46%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (9%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $7.9M | 46% |
| Namibia | $2.1M | 12% |
| Botswana | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $933K | 5.4% |
| Lesotho | $912K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $717K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $701K | 4% |
| Eswatini | $634K | 3.7% |
| Guyana | $301K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tractors (other types) 37-75kw imports (HS 8701.93): 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 8701.93: Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 37kW but not exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of tractors (other types) 37-75kw imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tractors (other types) 37-75kw worth $53.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors (other types) 37-75kw to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors (other types) 37-75kw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.23 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $8.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors (other types) 37-75kw to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.9 million in 2017 to $53.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $124.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tractors (other types) 37-75kw?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors (other types) 37-75kw?
The HS code for tractors (other types) 37-75kw is subheading 8701.93. 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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