Electrical test instruments imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical test instruments by South Africa reached $8.6 million in 2024 (54 tonnes). Value rose 57% on 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 | $8.6M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 9 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 102 t |
Where South Africa imports electrical test instruments from
The largest suppliers were Austria (25%), United States (14%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.2M | 25% |
| United States | $1.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 12% |
| China | $874K | 10% |
| Australia | $531K | 6.2% |
| India | $328K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $284K | 3.3% |
| Israel | $145K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $132K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $160.13 per kg, close to the world average of $199.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical test instruments exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported electrical test instruments worth $3.5 million (15 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (12%), Namibia (11%), Mozambique (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $420K | 12% |
| Namibia | $380K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $325K | 9.3% |
| Eswatini | $294K | 8.4% |
| Guyana | $220K | 6.3% |
| Australia | $170K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $164K | 4.7% |
| Ghana | $109K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $95K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $95K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electrical test instruments imports (HS 9030.89): 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 9030.89: Instruments and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical test instruments imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electrical test instruments worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical test instruments to South Africa?
Austria was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical test instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $160.13 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $199.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical test instruments to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electrical test instruments?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical test instruments?
The HS code for electrical test instruments is subheading 9030.89. 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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