Personal and household scales imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.8 million of personal and household scales in 2024 (783 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 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 | $2.8M | 783 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 392 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 326 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 411 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 409 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 395 t |
Where South Africa imports personal and household scales from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 86% |
| Spain | $105K | 3.7% |
| United States | $81K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $77K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, 51% below the world average of $7.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Personal and household scales exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported personal and household scales worth $330 thousand (39 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (23%), Botswana (18%), Lesotho (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $77K | 23% |
| Botswana | $59K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $33K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 8.9% |
| Zambia | $26K | 7.9% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 6.4% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 6.4% |
| Malawi | $17K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $5K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported personal and household scales worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 783 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Spain (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of personal and household scales to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export personal and household scales?
Yes. South Africa exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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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