Trailers (other types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported trailers (other types) worth $23.2 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $48.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 4.7K t |
Where South Africa exports trailers (other types) to
Most of it went to Zambia (16%), Botswana (16%), Mozambique (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.8M | 16% |
| Botswana | $3.6M | 16% |
| Mozambique | $3.6M | 16% |
| DR Congo | $2.9M | 13% |
| Namibia | $2.0M | 8.7% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| United States | $931K | 4% |
| Germany | $743K | 3.2% |
| Lesotho | $658K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 21% above the world average of $5.31. 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.
Trailers (other types) imports to South Africa
Imports of trailers (other types) by South Africa reached $1.6 million in 2024 (244 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Luxembourg (35%), China (16%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $582K | 35% |
| China | $259K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $177K | 11% |
| Germany | $153K | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $92K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $88K | 5.3% |
| Lesotho | $65K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $62K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $54K | 3.2% |
| United States | $42K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa trailers (other types) exports (HS 8716.40): 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 8716.40: Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers (other types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported trailers (other types) worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy trailers (other types) from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Botswana (16%) and Mozambique (15%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average export price of trailers (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of trailers (other types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import trailers (other types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Luxembourg, China and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers (other types)?
The HS code for trailers (other types) is subheading 8716.40. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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