Wood sawing machines imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood sawing machines by South Africa reached $5.6 million in 2024 (785 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.5 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 | $5.6M | 785 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 818 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports wood sawing machines from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 51% |
| Poland | $874K | 16% |
| Austria | $674K | 12% |
| Germany | $383K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $260K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $184K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $65K | 1.2% |
| United States | $40K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $39K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.15 per kg, close to the world average of $8.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood sawing machines exports from South Africa
Exports of wood sawing machines by South Africa reached $978 thousand in 2024 (117 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (23%), DR Congo (14%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $225K | 23% |
| DR Congo | $139K | 14% |
| Zambia | $136K | 14% |
| Botswana | $130K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $115K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $65K | 6.6% |
| Eswatini | $36K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $24K | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $21K | 2.1% |
| Lesotho | $19K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wood sawing machines imports (HS 8465.91): 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 8465.91: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: sawing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of wood sawing machines imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wood sawing machines worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 785 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood sawing machines to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Poland (16%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood sawing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.15 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $8.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood sawing machines to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export wood sawing machines?
Yes. South Africa exported $978 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood sawing machines?
The HS code for wood sawing machines is subheading 8465.91. 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 8465 page.
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