Flow meters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flow meters by South Africa reached $60.0 million in 2024 (469 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $60.0M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 393 t |
| 2022 | $56.8M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $43.2M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 394 t |
| 2018 | $55.9M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $46.0M | 402 t |
Where South Africa imports flow meters from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), India (20%), United States (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.4M | 24% |
| India | $12.2M | 20% |
| United States | $5.7M | 9.5% |
| China | $4.7M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 7.7% |
| France | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.90 per kg, 25% above the world average of $102.34. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flow meters exports from South Africa
Exports of flow meters by South Africa reached $20.0 million in 2024 (141 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (17%), Botswana (13%), Namibia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.4M | 17% |
| Botswana | $2.7M | 13% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $2.3M | 11% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Tanzania | $667K | 3.3% |
| Ghana | $611K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $437K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $398K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported flow meters worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by India (20%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.90 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $102.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flow meters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.0 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $61.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export flow meters?
Yes. South Africa exported $20.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $40.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. 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 9026 page.
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