Material property analyzers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $57.6 million of material property analyzers in 2024 (231 tonnes). That is 18% 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 | $57.6M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $49.0M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 156 t |
| 2021 | $53.1M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $45.3M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $51.4M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $52.7M | 198 t |
Where South Africa imports material property analyzers from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), United States (20%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.6M | 25% |
| United States | $11.6M | 20% |
| Switzerland | $6.0M | 10% |
| China | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $249.83 per kg, close to the world average of $224.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Material property analyzers exports from South Africa
Exports of material property analyzers by South Africa reached $17.7 million in 2024 (246 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (11%), United States (8%), Tanzania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 11% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.3% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $965K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $809K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $795K | 4.5% |
| Eswatini | $531K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa material property analyzers imports (HS 9027.80): 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027.
Common questions
What is the value of material property analyzers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported material property analyzers worth $57.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply material property analyzers to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Switzerland (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of material property analyzers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $249.83 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $224.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of material property analyzers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.7 million in 2017 to $57.6 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export material property analyzers?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $39.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80. 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 9027 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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