Wheelchair parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheelchair parts by South Africa reached $2.5 million in 2024 (230 tonnes). That is 13% more 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 | $2.5M | 230 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 181 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 198 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 152 t |
Where South Africa imports wheelchair parts from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Taiwan (25%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $713K | 28% |
| Taiwan | $639K | 25% |
| India | $357K | 14% |
| Germany | $289K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $65K | 2.5% |
| United States | $54K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $38K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.03 per kg, 41% below the world average of $18.54, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wheelchair parts imports (HS 8714.20): 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 8714.20: Carriages for disabled persons: parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of wheelchair parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wheelchair parts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheelchair parts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($713 thousand), followed by Taiwan (25%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheelchair parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.03 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $18.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheelchair parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheelchair parts?
The HS code for wheelchair parts is subheading 8714.20. 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 8714 page.
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