Machinery, boilers and computers: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 84 · 원자로ㆍ보일러ㆍ기계류와 이들의 부분품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $7.0 million of machinery, boilers and computers (HS 84) to South Africa, down 37.8% from September 2026 and down 14.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of machinery, boilers and computers (HS 84) to South Africa totalled $115.0 million, down 20.0% from the 12 months before ($143.8 million).
South Africa took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 44th of 230 destinations (38th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 14.1% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $10.79 per kg of net weight, compared with $6.59 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $809,328 (down 24.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $6.2 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $7.0M | -14.4% | 647 t | $10.79 | $809K | 57.7 t |
| September 2026 | $11.2M | -18.6% | 1,332 t | $8.42 | $1.5M | 52.6 t |
| August 2026 | $7.0M | -42.1% | 634 t | $10.98 | $1.1M | 58.6 t |
| July 2026 | $12.0M | -21.5% | 1,195 t | $10.04 | $2.1M | 87.3 t |
| June 2026 | $10.0M | -3.6% | 1,033 t | $9.67 | $1.6M | 59.7 t |
| May 2026 | $8.3M | -7.4% | 834 t | $9.90 | $1.3M | 75.1 t |
| April 2026 | $13.7M | +12.5% | 1,740 t | $7.85 | $1.8M | 88.9 t |
| March 2026 | $9.6M | -42.4% | 1,204 t | $8.00 | $1.1M | 52.0 t |
| February 2026 | $7.6M | -16.2% | 1,028 t | $7.43 | $1.2M | 100.0 t |
| January 2026 | $5.1M | -31.1% | 625 t | $8.19 | $1.6M | 106 t |
| December 2025 | $11.5M | -40.6% | 1,420 t | $8.08 | $1.3M | 43.1 t |
| November 2025 | $12.1M | +14.9% | 1,776 t | $6.82 | $1.1M | 103 t |
| October 2025 | $8.2M | -28.5% | 1,237 t | $6.59 | $1.1M | 114 t |
| September 2025 | $13.8M | +27.6% | 1,745 t | $7.90 | $1.5M | 67.3 t |
| August 2025 | $12.0M | +28.5% | 1,573 t | $7.64 | $2.3M | 93.2 t |
| July 2025 | $15.3M | +24.6% | 2,326 t | $6.58 | $1.2M | 70.4 t |
| June 2025 | $10.4M | -20.8% | 1,277 t | $8.11 | $841K | 52.2 t |
| May 2025 | $8.9M | -4.9% | 1,165 t | $7.65 | $933K | 49.7 t |
| April 2025 | $12.1M | +28.5% | 1,530 t | $7.93 | $896K | 67.1 t |
| March 2025 | $16.7M | +95.9% | 1,726 t | $9.70 | $882K | 51.0 t |
| February 2025 | $9.1M | -3.3% | 918 t | $9.93 | $2.3M | 76.1 t |
| January 2025 | $7.4M | -18.2% | 952 t | $7.81 | $1.6M | 81.2 t |
| December 2024 | $19.3M | +94.1% | 3,045 t | $6.34 | $899K | 74.9 t |
| November 2024 | $10.5M | +12.1% | 969 t | $10.88 | $2.8M | 118 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429 | Bulldozers, excavators and other earth-moving machinery | $16.5M | 14.3% | -33.5% | $239K |
| 8431 | Parts for cranes, excavators and other heavy machinery | $14.1M | 12.3% | +26.1% | $902K |
| 8409 | Parts for internal combustion engines | $12.2M | 10.6% | -26.1% | $1.1M |
| 8430 | Other earth-moving, boring and pile-driving machinery | $8.6M | 7.5% | +12.8% | $709K |
| 8427 | Fork-lift trucks | $7.4M | 6.4% | +16.2% | $797K |
| 8415 | Air conditioners | $7.3M | 6.4% | -7.9% | $203K |
| 8458 | Lathes(including turning centres) for removing metal | $7.2M | 6.2% | -0.1% | $990K |
| 8421 | Centrifuges and filtering or purifying machinery | $6.2M | 5.4% | +13.2% | $330K |
| 8482 | Ball or roller bearings | $3.5M | 3.0% | -28.8% | $73K |
| 8457 | Machining centres for working metal | $3.1M | 2.7% | +20.1% | $189K |
| 8422 | Dishwashers and packaging, filling or labelling machinery | $2.9M | 2.6% | -16.3% | $3,147 |
| 8481 | Taps, cocks and valves | $2.7M | 2.4% | +37.8% | $180K |
| 8471 | Computers and data processing machines | $2.6M | 2.3% | +27.2% | $96K |
| 8451 | Dryers, ironing and other textile finishing machinery | $2.6M | 2.2% | +21.8% | $61K |
| 8483 | Transmission shafts, gears, gear boxes and clutches | $1.9M | 1.7% | -20.8% | $141K |
| 8466 | Parts and accessories for machine tools | $1.8M | 1.6% | -7.5% | $212K |
| 8443 | Printers, copiers and printing machinery | $1.7M | 1.4% | +40.3% | $80K |
| 8418 | Refrigerators, freezers and heat pumps | $1.5M | 1.3% | -19.8% | $39K |
| 8413 | Pumps for liquids | $1.4M | 1.2% | +12.0% | $191K |
| 8472 | Other office machines, etc. | $1.4M | 1.2% | -26.4% | $1,800 |
See also: Machinery, boilers and computers to all countries · all exports to South Africa