Wood working machines (other types) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $20.7 million of wood working machines (other types) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 248% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $20.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 602 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 467 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 576 t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 676 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 587 t |
Where South Africa imports wood working machines (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Finland (15%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+570% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 47% |
| Finland | $3.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $681K | 3.3% |
| Estonia | $452K | 2.2% |
| United States | $346K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $277K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.10 per kg, 101% above the world average of $10.02. 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 machines (other types) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.4 million of wood working machines (other types) in 2024 (143 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (22%), Namibia (12%), DR Congo (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $306K | 22% |
| Namibia | $168K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $115K | 8.2% |
| Botswana | $107K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $83K | 5.9% |
| Malawi | $80K | 5.7% |
| Guinea | $78K | 5.5% |
| Lesotho | $77K | 5.4% |
| Morocco | $67K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $62K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wood working machines (other types) imports (HS 8465.99): 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 8465.99: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: n.e.c. in heading no. 8465.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machines (other types) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wood working machines (other types) worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 248% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machines (other types) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Finland (15%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.10 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $10.02 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 machines (other types) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export wood working machines (other types)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machines (other types)?
The HS code for wood working machines (other types) is subheading 8465.99. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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