We ship to buyers across South Africa, including Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Coega SEZ. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Durban. In South Africa it is a common choice for prison kitchens, mid-day meal kitchens and hostel messs.
Automatic Roti Machine rate in South Africa, 2026
The base model costs ₹4,48,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 89,600) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 89,600 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 6,038 | ₹30,190 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 3.5 CBM) | ZAR 4,337 | ₹21,683 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 550 | ₹2,749 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 100,524 | ₹5,02,622 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 15,079 | ₹75,393 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 4,337 | ₹21,683 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 119,940 | ₹5,99,698 |
Estimate based on rates as of October 2026. Duties and freight change often; your customs broker confirms the final figure. Use the landed cost calculator for multiple items.
Standard model and build
| Standard model | 1,000–1,500 rotis/hour, dough-ball to puffed roti, SS 304 contact parts |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8438.10 |
| Packed volume / weight | 3.5 CBM · 450 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Custom sizes and options
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Who buys automatic roti machine in South Africa
Our automatic roti machine goes into these kinds of kitchens:
- Centralised Kitchen
- Hostel Mess
- Mid-day Meal Kitchen
- Prison Kitchen
- Military Kitchen
- Railway Base Kitchen
- Gurudwara Langar Kitchen
- NGO Mass Feeding Kitchen
Shipping, customs and installation for South Africa
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Durban (about 16–20 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
FAQs: Automatic Roti Machine in South Africa
What does a automatic roti machine cost delivered to South Africa?
The ex-works price is ₹4,48,000 (about ZAR 89,600). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 119,940. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to South Africa take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Durban is about 16–20 days, plus customs clearance. We share the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin before the vessel arrives.
What HS code and import duty apply in South Africa?
We ship the automatic roti machine under HS 8438.10. Our estimate for South Africa uses: SACU tariff (customs value is FOB). Import VAT/GST of 15% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Can the automatic roti machine be made to custom size?
Yes. We build it to your drawing or space: gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions, number of burners or tanks and their ratings and SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops. Custom sizes usually add 3–5 working days.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.