Wire working machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire working machines by South Africa reached $5.2 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | $5.2M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 225 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 332 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 183 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 184 t |
Where South Africa imports wire working machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (35%), Germany (31%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 35% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 31% |
| China | $1.2M | 23% |
| Japan | $172K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $159K | 3.1% |
| Greece | $119K | 2.3% |
| Croatia | $41K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.45 per kg, close to the world average of $13.84.
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 wire working machines imports (HS 8463.30): 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 8463.30: Machine-tools: machines for working wire, without removing material.
Common questions
What is the value of wire working machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wire working machines worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire working machines to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (31%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire working machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wire working machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire working machines?
The HS code for wire working machines is subheading 8463.30. 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 8463 page.
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