Respiratory therapy equipment imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported respiratory therapy equipment worth $39.4 million (925 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $69.0 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 | $39.4M | 925 t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 785 t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 825 t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $69.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $37.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 836 t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 830 t |
Where South Africa imports respiratory therapy equipment from
Most of the value came from China (21%), New Zealand (19%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 21% |
| New Zealand | $7.3M | 19% |
| United States | $4.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 3% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.63 per kg, 31% below the world average of $62.10, 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.
Respiratory therapy equipment exports from South Africa
Exports of respiratory therapy equipment by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (207 tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (18%), Zimbabwe (14%), Botswana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $473K | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $372K | 14% |
| Botswana | $351K | 13% |
| Namibia | $248K | 9.2% |
| Zambia | $188K | 7% |
| Eswatini | $174K | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $159K | 5.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $118K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $62K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa respiratory therapy equipment imports (HS 9019.20): 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 9019.20: Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of respiratory therapy equipment imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported respiratory therapy equipment worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 925 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply respiratory therapy equipment to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by New Zealand (19%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of respiratory therapy equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.63 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $62.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of respiratory therapy equipment to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2020 at $69.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export respiratory therapy equipment?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for respiratory therapy equipment?
The HS code for respiratory therapy equipment is subheading 9019.20. 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 9019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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