Wine press imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wine press by South Africa reached $7.2 million in 2024 (171 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 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 | $7.2M | 171 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 365 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 376 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 342 t |
Where South Africa imports wine press from
Most of the value came from France (23%), Germany (19%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 19% |
| China | $864K | 12% |
| United States | $746K | 10% |
| Belgium | $254K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $246K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $230K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $142K | 2% |
| Brazil | $103K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8435
| 8435.10 | Presses, crushers and similar machinery: used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages | 71% |
| 8435.90 | Presses, crushers and similar machinery: parts, used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8435.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.82 per kg, 128% above the world average of $18.38. 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.
Wine press exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.2 million of wine press in 2024 (126 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Romania accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.2M | 53% |
| Tanzania | $296K | 13% |
| Uganda | $195K | 8.8% |
| Malawi | $132K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $63K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $60K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $58K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $43K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $39K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8435: Presses, crushers and similar machinery; used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of wine press imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wine press worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply wine press to South Africa?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of wine press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.82 per kg in 2024, 128% above the world average of $18.38 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 wine press to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export wine press?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wine press?
The HS code for wine press is heading 8435. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8435.10 (71% of the value) and 8435.90 (29%). 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 8435 page.
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