Electrical measuring instruments imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $63.7 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (584 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $63.7M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $52.1M | 473 t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 589 t |
| 2021 | $46.8M | 373 t |
| 2020 | $40.7M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $53.3M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $54.5M | 290 t |
Where South Africa imports electrical measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), China (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.3M | 21% |
| China | $11.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 8.8% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 2% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 2% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.33 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters) | 20% |
| 9030.39 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters) | 14% |
| 9030.89 | Instruments and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device | 14% |
| 9030.10 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or detecting ionising radiations | 12% |
| 9030.32 | Multimeters: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device | 11% |
| 9030.40 | Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters… | 7.5% |
| 9030.90 | Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or… | 7.2% |
| 9030.31 | Multimeters: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $109.20 per kg, 61% below the world average of $277.96, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical measuring instruments exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $17.3 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (106 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (14%), United States (12%), Zimbabwe (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 14% |
| United States | $2.0M | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 8.7% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| DR Congo | $985K | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $952K | 5.5% |
| Botswana | $927K | 5.3% |
| Zambia | $543K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $472K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $411K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electrical measuring instruments worth $63.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $109.20 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $277.96 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of electrical measuring instruments to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.5 million in 2017 to $63.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9030.33 (20% of the value) and 9030.39 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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