Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ by South Africa reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 515 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 587 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 862 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 657 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 519 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 642 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 382 t |
Where South Africa exports heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (17%), Botswana (16%), DR Congo (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $762K | 17% |
| Botswana | $710K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $480K | 11% |
| New Zealand | $459K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $444K | 9.8% |
| Zambia | $369K | 8.2% |
| Namibia | $311K | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $208K | 4.6% |
| Angola | $171K | 3.8% |
| Ghana | $85K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, close to the world average of $4.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $4.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 69% |
| Denmark | $482K | 11% |
| United States | $316K | 7% |
| New Zealand | $98K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $94K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $81K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $45K | 1% |
| Australia | $38K | 0.9% |
| Lesotho | $25K | 0.6% |
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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 8423.89: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 134 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($762 thousand), followed by Botswana (16%) and the DR Congo (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Denmark and the United States. That compares with exports of $4.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
The HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ is subheading 8423.89. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8423 page.
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