Welding machine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported welding machine parts worth $22.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.6 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 | $22.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports welding machine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Germany (23%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 23% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $784K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $758K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $599K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $498K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $392K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.21 per kg, 47% below the world average of $38.40, 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 machine parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported welding machine parts worth $5.3 million (353 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (34%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 34% |
| Namibia | $634K | 12% |
| Botswana | $323K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $299K | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $281K | 5.3% |
| Poland | $208K | 3.9% |
| India | $173K | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $145K | 2.7% |
| Senegal | $125K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $115K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa welding machine parts imports (HS 8515.90): 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 8515.90: Welding, brazing or soldering machines: parts of the machines of heading no. 8515.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported welding machine parts worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machine parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.21 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $38.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding machine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export welding machine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding machine parts?
The HS code for welding machine parts is subheading 8515.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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