Electron microscopes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported electron microscopes worth $2.9 million (12 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.0 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 | $2.9M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 13 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 12 t |
Where South Africa imports electron microscopes from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (46%), United Kingdom (18%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $505K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $339K | 12% |
| Japan | $311K | 11% |
| China | $232K | 8.1% |
| India | $66K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $28K | 1% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $19K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $239.18 per kg, close to the world average of $282.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electron microscopes exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported electron microscopes worth $311 thousand (1 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $206K | 66% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 17% |
| Namibia | $14K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $12K | 3.7% |
| Benin | $10K | 3.3% |
| United States | $6K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electron microscopes imports (HS 9012.10): 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 9012.10: Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of electron microscopes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported electron microscopes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply electron microscopes to South Africa?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average import price of electron microscopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $239.18 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $282.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electron microscopes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export electron microscopes?
Yes. South Africa exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, the Netherlands and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electron microscopes?
The HS code for electron microscopes is subheading 9012.10. 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 9012 page.
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