Industrial scales 30-5000kg imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported industrial scales 30-5000kg worth $2.6 million (240 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.2 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 | $2.6M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 702 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 514 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 4.4K t |
Where South Africa imports industrial scales 30-5000kg from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (26%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 41% |
| Germany | $658K | 26% |
| United States | $294K | 12% |
| Italy | $177K | 7% |
| New Zealand | $76K | 3% |
| Slovakia | $58K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $39K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $35K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $23K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.64 per kg, 290% above the world average of $2.73. 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.
Industrial scales 30-5000kg exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $630 thousand of industrial scales 30-5000kg in 2024 (45 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (27%), DR Congo (16%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+819% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $173K | 28% |
| DR Congo | $99K | 16% |
| Germany | $65K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $64K | 10% |
| Namibia | $63K | 9.9% |
| Botswana | $61K | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $21K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $9K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $8K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $8K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa industrial scales 30-5000kg imports (HS 8423.82): 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 8423.82: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales 30-5000kg imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial scales 30-5000kg worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial scales 30-5000kg to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial scales 30-5000kg per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.64 per kg in 2024, 290% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial scales 30-5000kg to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial scales 30-5000kg?
Yes. South Africa exported $630 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg?
The HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg is subheading 8423.82. 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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