Environmental meter sets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported environmental meter sets worth $9.1 million (472 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 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 | $9.1M | 472 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 287 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 360 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 640 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 572 t |
Where South Africa imports environmental meter sets from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), United States (15%), Thailand (12%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 28% |
| United States | $1.4M | 15% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 12% |
| India | $482K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $480K | 5.3% |
| Finland | $438K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $289K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $251K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $200K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $169K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.26 per kg, 64% below the world average of $53.13, 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.
Environmental meter sets exports from South Africa
Exports of environmental meter sets by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (17%), Australia (13%), Mozambique (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $670K | 17% |
| Australia | $498K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $293K | 7.6% |
| United States | $279K | 7.2% |
| New Zealand | $180K | 4.7% |
| France | $175K | 4.5% |
| DR Congo | $166K | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $146K | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $113K | 2.9% |
| Oman | $111K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa environmental meter sets imports (HS 9025.80): 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 9025.80: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers, thermometers, pyrometers: recording or not, any combination of these instruments (excluding thermometers and barometers not combined with other instruments).
Common questions
What is the value of environmental meter sets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported environmental meter sets worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply environmental meter sets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 858% on the year.
What is the average import price of environmental meter sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.26 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $53.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of environmental meter sets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export environmental meter sets?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Australia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for environmental meter sets?
The HS code for environmental meter sets is subheading 9025.80. 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 9025 page.
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