Welding equipment parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding equipment parts by South Africa reached $4.2 million in 2024 (250 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.4 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 | $4.2M | 250 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 251 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 281 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 181 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 238 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 260 t |
Where South Africa imports welding equipment parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 61% |
| Germany | $442K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $343K | 8.1% |
| Austria | $150K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $110K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $96K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $92K | 2.2% |
| India | $82K | 1.9% |
| United States | $73K | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $56K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.99 per kg, 26% below the world average of $23.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding equipment parts exports from South Africa
Exports of welding equipment parts by South Africa reached $1.8 million in 2024 (206 tonnes). Most of it went to Poland (30%), Mozambique (13%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $547K | 30% |
| Mozambique | $237K | 13% |
| Zambia | $189K | 10% |
| Namibia | $114K | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $106K | 5.9% |
| DR Congo | $105K | 5.8% |
| Togo | $92K | 5.1% |
| Botswana | $90K | 5% |
| Zimbabwe | $84K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa welding equipment parts imports (HS 8468.90): 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 8468.90: Machinery and apparatus: parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of welding equipment parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported welding equipment parts worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding equipment parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.99 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $23.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding equipment parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export welding equipment parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding equipment parts?
The HS code for welding equipment parts is subheading 8468.90. 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 8468 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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