Production counters imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.6 million of production counters in 2024 (124 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.0 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 | $6.6M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 23 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 39 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 68 t |
Where South Africa imports production counters from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (44%), United States (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.9M | 44% |
| United States | $910K | 14% |
| China | $817K | 12% |
| Germany | $732K | 11% |
| Sweden | $327K | 5% |
| Malaysia | $112K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $90K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $84K | 1.3% |
| Slovakia | $81K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $64K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.07 per kg, close to the world average of $61.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Production counters exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $772 thousand of production counters in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (36%), Zimbabwe (8%), DR Congo (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $280K | 36% |
| Zimbabwe | $63K | 8.1% |
| DR Congo | $48K | 6.3% |
| Namibia | $43K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $42K | 5.4% |
| United States | $38K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $27K | 3.5% |
| Botswana | $20K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa production counters imports (HS 9029.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9029.10: Meters and counters: revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of production counters imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported production counters worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply production counters to South Africa?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of production counters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.07 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $61.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of production counters to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export production counters?
Yes. South Africa exported $772 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for production counters?
The HS code for production counters is subheading 9029.10. 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 9029 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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