Wood working machine parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.6 million of wood working machine parts in 2024 (307 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 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 | $7.6M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 345 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 314 t |
Where South Africa imports wood working machine parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (12%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 36% |
| China | $922K | 12% |
| Italy | $841K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $734K | 9.7% |
| Poland | $582K | 7.7% |
| Finland | $464K | 6.1% |
| United States | $316K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $139K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $132K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $90K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.71 per kg, 39% above the world average of $17.72. 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.
Wood working machine parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $612 thousand of wood working machine parts in 2024 (124 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (21%), Zimbabwe (13%), Eswatini (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $128K | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $82K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $72K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $66K | 11% |
| Russia | $41K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $39K | 6.4% |
| Australia | $32K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $21K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 3.3% |
| United States | $19K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wood working machine parts imports (HS 8466.92): 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 8466.92: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally for the machines of heading no. 8465, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machine parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wood working machine parts worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machine parts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.71 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $17.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood working machine parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export wood working machine parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $612 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machine parts?
The HS code for wood working machine parts is subheading 8466.92. 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 8466 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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