Exporting Spare Parts from the UK to South Africa

Buy Any Part ships spare parts into South Africa supporting mining, construction, agriculture and commercial-vehicle operators. Durban is the primary sea-freight hub; Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo) for urgent air freight.

Email your list to [email protected] — spreadsheet, PDF, scanned list or photo. Every RFQ is acknowledged within 1 business hour and quoted within 24 hours.

Ports and airports we ship to

Durban — primary container port for southern Africa
Cape Town — container and Western Cape distribution
Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha — automotive and general cargo
O.R. Tambo International, Johannesburg (JNB) — air freight hub

Brands in demand in South Africa

Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo CE, Liebherr, Hitachi (mining), JCB, Bell, John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Scania, Mercedes-Benz commercial, MAN. Mining, construction and agri all strong.

What you'll receive

Commercial invoice and packing list, HS-coded
Certificate of Origin (UK)
EUR.1 movement certificate where eligible
Insurance certificate on request
Bill of lading or air waybill as appropriate

Payment

We invoice in USD, EUR, GBP or ZAR invoicing on request. Secure proforma basis: invoice, payment, shipment. Bank transfer, card for smaller orders, or escrow for large first orders. We do not offer credit accounts.

Why South African importers work with BAP

Single point of contact across dozens of manufacturer brands
Fitment-checked quoting — no wasted container space on wrong-fit parts
Consolidation — hold lines while your order builds, ship as one
Fast response — 1-hour acknowledgement, 24-hour quote, 7 days a week

How to send us your RFQ

Email [email protected] with your parts list. Attach a spreadsheet, PDF, scanned sheet or photo — whatever you have. Include make, model, serial, quantity and destination port where possible.

Prefer a call? Email us with your phone number and time zone (South Africa is UK +1 (winter) / UK +2 (summer)) and we'll call you back.

Export team hours: 07:00–19:00 UK, 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

How long does shipping from the UK to Durban take?

FCL typically 22–28 days Felixstowe–Durban; LCL 30–38 days. Air freight to Johannesburg is 3–5 days.

Do you supply mining-fleet parts?

Yes. Large-excavator undercarriage, bucket teeth, cutting edges, drive components — for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi and Liebherr. Volume pricing standard.

Can you deliver to inland mining sites?

We deliver to port; onward to Johannesburg, Rustenburg or a specific mine is typically handled by your local agent, or we quote DAP.

Do you invoice in Rand?

Primary billing is USD, EUR or GBP. ZAR invoicing on request — exchange set at payment date.

How do I send an RFQ?

Email [email protected] with your parts list. Include make, model, serial and port of delivery.

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