Water turbine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported water turbine worth $2.8 million (170 tonnes). Value rose 172% 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 | $2.8M | 170 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $708K | 212 t |
| 2021 | $331K | 58 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 47 t |
Where South Africa imports water turbine from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 81% |
| Malawi | $193K | 6.8% |
| China | $149K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 3.6% |
| United States | $43K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8410
| 8410.13 | Turbines: hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power exceeding 10000kW | 84% |
| 8410.90 | Turbines: parts of hydraulic turbines and water wheels, including regulators | 14% |
| 8410.12 | Turbines: hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power exceeding 1000kW but not exceeding 10000kW | 1% |
| 8410.11 | Turbines: hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power not exceeding 1000kW | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.80 per kg, close to the world average of $18.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water turbine exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $729 thousand of water turbine in 2024 (36 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (30%), Mozambique (12%), Zimbabwe (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+818% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $219K | 30% |
| Mozambique | $84K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $76K | 10% |
| Botswana | $69K | 9.5% |
| Namibia | $66K | 9% |
| Senegal | $62K | 8.5% |
| Zambia | $37K | 5.1% |
| Eswatini | $19K | 2.6% |
| France | $18K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $14K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8410: Turbines; hydraulic water wheels and regulators therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of water turbine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported water turbine worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 172% on 2023.
Which countries supply water turbine to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Malawi (7%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of water turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.80 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of water turbine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $2.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export water turbine?
Yes. South Africa exported $729 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for water turbine?
The HS code for water turbine is heading 8410. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8410.13 (84% of the value) and 8410.90 (14%). 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 8410 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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