Industrial scales up to 30kg imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial scales up to 30kg by South Africa reached $6.7 million in 2024 (208 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 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 | $6.7M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 101 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 127 t |
Where South Africa imports industrial scales up to 30kg from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $964K | 15% |
| Germany | $806K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $288K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $167K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $69K | 1% |
| Iceland | $46K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $42K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.94 per kg, close to the world average of $30.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial scales up to 30kg exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported industrial scales up to 30kg worth $933 thousand (31 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (30%), Zimbabwe (11%), Namibia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $279K | 30% |
| Zimbabwe | $107K | 11% |
| Namibia | $92K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $88K | 9.5% |
| Botswana | $54K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $52K | 5.6% |
| Australia | $47K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $42K | 4.5% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $21K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8423.81: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better).
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales up to 30kg imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported industrial scales up to 30kg worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial scales up to 30kg to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial scales up to 30kg per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.94 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $30.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial scales up to 30kg to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export industrial scales up to 30kg?
Yes. South Africa exported $933 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales up to 30kg?
The HS code for industrial scales up to 30kg is subheading 8423.81. 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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