Manostats imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.8 million of manostats in 2024 (69 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.8M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 72 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 60 t |
Where South Africa imports manostats from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.8M | 75% |
| China | $386K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $346K | 4.4% |
| United States | $181K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $142K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $109K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $108K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $96K | 1.2% |
| France | $89K | 1.1% |
| India | $87K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $113.34 per kg, 124% above the world average of $50.53. 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.
Manostats exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $250 thousand of manostats in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (32%), Guinea (10%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $79K | 32% |
| Guinea | $25K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 9.3% |
| Botswana | $19K | 7.7% |
| Uganda | $19K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $18K | 7.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 5.3% |
| Namibia | $6K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $4K | 1.8% |
| Ghana | $4K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa manostats imports (HS 9032.20): 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 9032.20: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, manostats.
Common questions
What is the value of manostats imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported manostats worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply manostats to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (5%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of manostats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $113.34 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $50.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manostats to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export manostats?
Yes. South Africa exported $250 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Guinea and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for manostats?
The HS code for manostats is subheading 9032.20. 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 9032 page.
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