Gas and liquid meters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas and liquid meters by South Africa reached $18.6 million in 2024 (84 tonnes). Value fell 8% 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 | $18.6M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 102 t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 140 t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 145 t |
Where South Africa imports gas and liquid meters from
Most of the value came from United States (18%), Germany (18%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 9.4% |
| China | $1.7M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| France | $664K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $531K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $478K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $446K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $220.55 per kg, 59% above the world average of $138.98. 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.
Gas and liquid meters exports from South Africa
Exports of gas and liquid meters by South Africa reached $9.4 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (27%), Mozambique (11%), DR Congo (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.6M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $1.0M | 11% |
| DR Congo | $971K | 10% |
| Zambia | $696K | 7.4% |
| Kenya | $621K | 6.6% |
| Namibia | $512K | 5.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $311K | 3.3% |
| Eswatini | $268K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $237K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $195K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gas and liquid meters worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $220.55 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $138.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export gas and liquid meters?
Yes. South Africa exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Mozambique and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. 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 9026 page.
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