Wheel bulldozers exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported wheel bulldozers worth $13.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 96 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 4.1K t |
Where South Africa exports wheel bulldozers to
Most of it went to Zambia (28%), Namibia (23%), Botswana (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+756% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.9M | 28% |
| Namibia | $3.2M | 23% |
| Botswana | $2.4M | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $822K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $680K | 5% |
| Australia | $327K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $304K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $203K | 1.5% |
| Lesotho | $173K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 148% above the world average of $1.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheel bulldozers imports to South Africa
Imports of wheel bulldozers by South Africa reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 65% |
| Lesotho | $553K | 13% |
| Japan | $548K | 13% |
| India | $141K | 3.4% |
| United States | $81K | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $79K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $51K | 1.2% |
| Eswatini | $13K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wheel bulldozers exports (HS 8429.19): 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 8429.19: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of wheel bulldozers exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wheel bulldozers worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 96 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy wheel bulldozers from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Namibia (23%) and Botswana (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 756% on the year.
What is the average export price of wheel bulldozers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wheel bulldozers from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wheel bulldozers?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Lesotho and Japan. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheel bulldozers?
The HS code for wheel bulldozers is subheading 8429.19. 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 8429 page.
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