Vehicle hardware imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vehicle hardware worth $42.4 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 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 | $42.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 3.2K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle hardware from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), China (12%), Thailand (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.0M | 47% |
| China | $5.1M | 12% |
| Thailand | $3.3M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 6.7% |
| United States | $2.6M | 6.2% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $625K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $578K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, close to the world average of $8.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle hardware exports from South Africa
Exports of vehicle hardware by South Africa reached $4.9 million in 2024 (590 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (15%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $724K | 15% |
| Namibia | $566K | 12% |
| Botswana | $396K | 8% |
| Australia | $364K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $336K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $325K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $275K | 5.6% |
| United States | $260K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $247K | 5% |
| Eswatini | $197K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle hardware imports (HS 8302.30): 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 8302.30: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle hardware imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle hardware worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle hardware to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $8.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle hardware to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle hardware?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle hardware?
The HS code for vehicle hardware is subheading 8302.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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