Hopper and dosing scales imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hopper and dosing scales worth $3.5 million (143 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.5 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 | $3.5M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 54 t |
Where South Africa imports hopper and dosing scales from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Japan (15%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $831K | 24% |
| Japan | $536K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 15% |
| Denmark | $418K | 12% |
| Italy | $279K | 8% |
| Germany | $223K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $192K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $176K | 5% |
| India | $79K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $78K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.45 per kg, close to the world average of $30.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hopper and dosing scales exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported hopper and dosing scales worth $789 thousand (23 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (31%), Zimbabwe (9%), Zambia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $242K | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $73K | 9.3% |
| Zambia | $67K | 8.5% |
| DR Congo | $57K | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $49K | 6.2% |
| Malawi | $48K | 6% |
| Australia | $47K | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $44K | 5.6% |
| Mali | $44K | 5.5% |
| Uganda | $36K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hopper and dosing scales imports (HS 8423.30): 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 8423.30: Weighing machines: constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales.
Common questions
What is the value of hopper and dosing scales imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hopper and dosing scales worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply hopper and dosing scales to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($830 thousand), followed by Japan (15%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of hopper and dosing scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.45 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $30.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hopper and dosing scales to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hopper and dosing scales?
Yes. South Africa exported $789 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hopper and dosing scales?
The HS code for hopper and dosing scales is subheading 8423.30. 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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