Vehicle exhaust systems imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle exhaust systems by South Africa reached $53.5 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $67.4 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 | $53.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $67.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $61.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $47.6M | 4.0K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle exhaust systems from
Most of the value came from Germany (35%), China (26%), India (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.7M | 35% |
| China | $14.2M | 26% |
| India | $6.7M | 12% |
| United States | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $956K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $760K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $735K | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $664K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $602K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.69 per kg, close to the world average of $13.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle exhaust systems exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported vehicle exhaust systems worth $43.7 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Czech Republic (19%), Germany (17%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $8.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 17% |
| United States | $6.7M | 15% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 11% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 7% |
| Argentina | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $951K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle exhaust systems imports (HS 8708.92): 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 8708.92: Vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle exhaust systems imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle exhaust systems worth $53.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle exhaust systems to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by China (26%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle exhaust systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.69 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $13.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle exhaust systems to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.6 million in 2017 to $53.5 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $67.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle exhaust systems?
Yes. South Africa exported $43.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle exhaust systems?
The HS code for vehicle exhaust systems is subheading 8708.92. 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 8708 page.
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