Pressure and flow meters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $136.2 million of pressure and flow meters in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 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 | $136.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $144.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $131.5M | 976 t |
| 2021 | $125.6M | 869 t |
| 2020 | $99.9M | 815 t |
| 2019 | $118.0M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $132.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $120.3M | 992 t |
Where South Africa imports pressure and flow meters from
The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), United States (13%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.0M | 25% |
| United States | $18.1M | 13% |
| India | $15.7M | 12% |
| China | $12.9M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 5% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| France | $4.7M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 9026
| 9026.10 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids | 44% |
| 9026.20 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressure | 31% |
| 9026.80 | Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of… | 14% |
| 9026.90 | Instruments and apparatus: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases… | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9026.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $120.51 per kg, close to the world average of $108.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pressure and flow meters exports from South Africa
Exports of pressure and flow meters by South Africa reached $44.2 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (15%), DR Congo (13%), Mozambique (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $6.5M | 15% |
| DR Congo | $5.7M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $5.4M | 12% |
| Zambia | $4.4M | 9.9% |
| Namibia | $4.0M | 9% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 5.2% |
| Angola | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $819K | 1.9% |
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 9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure and flow meters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pressure and flow meters worth $136.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure and flow meters to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($34.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 113 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure and flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $120.51 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $108.93 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pressure and flow meters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120.3 million in 2017 to $136.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $144.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export pressure and flow meters?
Yes. South Africa exported $44.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $92.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure and flow meters?
The HS code for pressure and flow meters is heading 9026. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9026.10 (44% of the value) and 9026.20 (31%). 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 9026 page.
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