Vehicle gearboxes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle gearboxes by South Africa reached $175.3 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $225.5 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 | $175.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $225.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $213.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $177.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $113.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $156.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $154.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $169.6M | 6.4K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle gearboxes from
Most of the value came from Germany (48%), United States (10%), Hungary (8%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $83.5M | 48% |
| United States | $17.5M | 10% |
| Hungary | $14.5M | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $11.9M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $11.8M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $6.1M | 3.5% |
| China | $5.5M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 2% |
| France | $2.7M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.06 per kg, 55% above the world average of $16.79. 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.
Vehicle gearboxes exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported vehicle gearboxes worth $23.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Botswana (15%), DR Congo (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.7M | 20% |
| Botswana | $3.5M | 15% |
| DR Congo | $3.1M | 13% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 9.8% |
| Namibia | $1.7M | 7.2% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $829K | 3.5% |
| Eswatini | $603K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $505K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle gearboxes worth $175.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($83.5 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Hungary (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.06 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $16.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $169.6 million in 2017 to $175.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $225.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $173.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle gearboxes?
Yes. South Africa exported $23.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $151.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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 8708 page.
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