Pressure meter parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $15.9 million of pressure meter parts in 2024 (207 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.9 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 | $15.9M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 346 t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 249 t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 199 t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 240 t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 236 t |
Where South Africa imports pressure meter parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), United States (23%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 24% |
| United States | $3.6M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 7.1% |
| India | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| China | $930K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $658K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $527K | 3.3% |
| France | $478K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $465K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $320K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.07 per kg, close to the world average of $73.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pressure meter parts exports from South Africa
Exports of pressure meter parts by South Africa reached $5.0 million in 2024 (95 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (14%), Guyana (12%), Angola (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $708K | 14% |
| Guyana | $587K | 12% |
| Angola | $518K | 10% |
| Namibia | $446K | 8.9% |
| DR Congo | $364K | 7.3% |
| Botswana | $343K | 6.8% |
| Eswatini | $262K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $260K | 5.2% |
| United States | $188K | 3.8% |
| Liberia | $111K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pressure meter parts imports (HS 9026.90): 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 9026.90: Instruments and apparatus: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (excluding those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of pressure meter parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pressure meter parts worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure meter parts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (23%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure meter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $73.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure meter parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pressure meter parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Guyana and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure meter parts?
The HS code for pressure meter parts is subheading 9026.90. 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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