Trailer parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported trailer parts worth $104.1 million (40.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $144.3 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 | $104.1M | 40.5K t |
| 2023 | $144.3M | 55.3K t |
| 2022 | $121.1M | 49.3K t |
| 2021 | $124.3M | 48.3K t |
| 2020 | $79.3M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $86.6M | 40.3K t |
| 2018 | $86.8M | 36.3K t |
| 2017 | $75.4M | 33.1K t |
Where South Africa imports trailer parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.2M | 54% |
| Germany | $26.1M | 25% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 4.3% |
| India | $3.2M | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $3.1M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $821K | 0.8% |
| United States | $488K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.02, 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.
Trailer parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $19.1 million of trailer parts in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.7M | 51% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $1.8M | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| Botswana | $997K | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $623K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $514K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $307K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $252K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $234K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa trailer parts imports (HS 8716.90): 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 8716.90: Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled: parts thereof for heading no. 8716.
Common questions
What is the value of trailer parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported trailer parts worth $104.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailer parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($56.2 million), followed by Germany (25%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailer parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.4 million in 2017 to $104.1 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $144.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export trailer parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $19.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $85.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailer parts?
The HS code for trailer parts is subheading 8716.90. 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 8716 page.
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