the machinery and equipment industry in South Africa

Driven by the recovery of the mining industry, the growth of manufacturing and policy support, the machinery and equipment industry in South Africa has shown a stable development trend.

The overall economy grew in the first half of 2025. The recovery of the mining sector (up 3.7%) and the boost in consumption (household consumption increased by 0.8% for the fifth consecutive quarter) were the main driving forces.

As the country with the highest level of industrialization in Africa, South Africa’s manufacturing sector accounts for over 13% of its GDP. There is a vast market space for industrial machinery, and trade scale between China and South Africa is constantly expanding, including machine tools, agricultural machinery, etc.