Cash registers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cash registers worth $53.6 million (486 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $87.3 million.
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 | $53.6M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $74.1M | 568 t |
| 2022 | $87.3M | 629 t |
| 2021 | $53.8M | 473 t |
| 2020 | $42.7M | 403 t |
| 2019 | $41.2M | 374 t |
| 2018 | $43.7M | 430 t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 352 t |
Where South Africa imports cash registers from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.4M | 77% |
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 6% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $907K | 1.7% |
| United States | $793K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $695K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $674K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $313K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $187K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $110.28 per kg, close to the world average of $107.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cash registers exports from South Africa
Exports of cash registers by South Africa reached $6.3 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (36%), Zimbabwe (21%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 36% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $808K | 13% |
| Zambia | $532K | 8.5% |
| Botswana | $195K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $158K | 2.5% |
| Seychelles | $138K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $132K | 2.1% |
| Ghana | $107K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $101K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cash registers imports (HS 8470.50): 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 8470.50: Cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of cash registers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cash registers worth $53.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cash registers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of cash registers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $110.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $107.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cash registers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $53.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $87.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cash registers?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cash registers?
The HS code for cash registers is subheading 8470.50. 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 8470 page.
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