Transmission gears and sprockets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission gears and sprockets by South Africa reached $106.1 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $106.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $112.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $112.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $93.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $72.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $86.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $94.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $90.5M | 8.5K t |
Where South Africa imports transmission gears and sprockets from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), China (19%), United States (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.9M | 23% |
| China | $19.9M | 19% |
| United States | $18.6M | 18% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $2.9M | 2.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Finland | $1.9M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.37 per kg, 54% above the world average of $9.96. 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.
Transmission gears and sprockets exports from South Africa
Exports of transmission gears and sprockets by South Africa reached $31.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (15%), Zambia (12%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.6M | 15% |
| Zambia | $3.7M | 12% |
| Namibia | $3.1M | 10% |
| Mozambique | $3.1M | 9.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.7M | 8.7% |
| United States | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $748K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $691K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa transmission gears and sprockets imports (HS 8483.90): 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 8483.90: Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission gears and sprockets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $106.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission gears and sprockets to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission gears and sprockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.37 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $9.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission gears and sprockets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.5 million in 2017 to $106.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $112.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export transmission gears and sprockets?
Yes. South Africa exported $31.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $74.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission gears and sprockets?
The HS code for transmission gears and sprockets is subheading 8483.90. 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 8483 page.
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