Vehicle steering components imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $114.4 million of vehicle steering components in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $114.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $123.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $109.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $101.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $76.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $112.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $82.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $77.6M | 5.9K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle steering components from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), China (19%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+819% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $47.5M | 42% |
| China | $21.6M | 19% |
| United States | $8.2M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $6.5M | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| Tunisia | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.36 per kg, close to the world average of $15.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle steering components exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $11.4 million of vehicle steering components in 2024 (834 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (30%), Botswana (14%), Namibia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 31% |
| Botswana | $1.6M | 14% |
| Namibia | $986K | 8.7% |
| Spain | $638K | 5.6% |
| DR Congo | $636K | 5.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $573K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $533K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $310K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $302K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $258K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle steering components worth $114.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($47.5 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 819% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.36 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $15.39 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 steering components to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.6 million in 2017 to $114.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $123.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle steering components?
Yes. South Africa exported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $103.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. 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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